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Anania verbascalis

Checklist Number
63.023 [B&F: 1382]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Crambidae
Subfamily:Pyraustinae
Genus:Anania
Species:verbascalis
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Nationally scarce (Nb) in open areas where the foodplant grows, such as heaths and shingle beaches, in parts of southern England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight chiefly confined to the New Forest and the coast, and distinctly uncommon in northern Hampshire. Wingspan 22-26 mm. The species has a characteristic bronze coloration which readily distinguishes it [Goater]. Larva feeds on Wood Sage.

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
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