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Agriphila straminella
Straw Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1304 / 63.093
Photo © Raymond A Watson,  Hollesley, Suffolk.

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Wingspan: 16-19 mm.
Flight: June to September
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: This species is common across the entire county. It is not clear why it is missing from Morley’s final catalogue.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying during summer and coming to light. The peak in abundance is in mid-August. The larvae feed on grasses from silken galleries on the lower stems of the foodplant.

Identification: This is the smallest British species. It is a shade of light brown with paler veins. The colour is deeper on the costal half of the wing and the veins can be white centrally. Intervein is speckled with dark scales. The cilia are metallic.

Recorded in 54 (93%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/09/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
11/09/2023125TM59 - Lowestoft
10/09/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
10/09/2023+25TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
10/09/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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