Photo © Keith Tailby
Thrift Clearwing
Pyropteron muscaeformis
Checklist Number52.016 [B&F: 0383]
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Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Nationally scarce (Nb) along sea cliffs and rocky coasts in parts of south-western England, Wales and eastern Scotland, predominantly coastal. A sighting at Needs Ore in 2020 was a surprise - unfortunately there is no photo but the observers had no doubt of the identity being familiar with the species. Wingspan 15-18 mm. Day-flying. The moths fly in June and July, when they can be found on flowers of the foodplant as well as on Thyme; they also come to pheromone lure. Larva feeds within the roots and crowns of Thrift.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Larval | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needs Ore NNR (SZ49) | 14/06/2020 | one | Andrew Cleave, Paul Sterry | Adult |
