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Catoptria furcatellus

Checklist Number
63.101 [B&F: 1315]

Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure

Classification

Family:Crambidae
Subfamily:Crambinae
Genus:Catoptria
Species:furcatellus
Authority:(Zetterstedt, 1839)

Nationally scarce (Na) in mountains in parts of the Scottish Highlands, northern Wales and the Lake District. Unlikely to be recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-23 mm. The only other Catoptria species with an unbroken median longitudinal stripe is C. margaritella, which see for differences. Larva feeds on various grasses.