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Hantsmoths
The Lepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies) of Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Photo © Michel Billard
Pleurota aristella
Checklist Number
28.026 [B&F: 0655]
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Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
Family:
Oecophoridae
Subfamily:
Oecophorinae
Genus:
Pleurota
Species:
aristella
Authority:
(Linnaeus, 1767)
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Introduction
Local on dry grassland and hillsides on the Channel Islands; not recorded on mainland Britain. Wingspan 20-22 mm. Larva feeds on various low plants.
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