Photo © David G Green
Pinion-streaked Snout
Schrankia costaestrigalis
Checklist Number72.061 [B&F: 2484]
Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity
Classification
| Family: | Erebidae |
| Subfamily: | Hypenodinae |
| Genus: | Schrankia |
| Species: | costaestrigalis |
| Authority: | (Stephens, 1834) |
Local in damp woodland, fens, damp meadows and boggy heathland throughout England and Wales, and also in the Scottish Highlands. Widespread and locally common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 19-22 mm. Small size suggests a species of micromoth, but most resembles White-line Snout S. taenialis. Larva feeds on Heather, Wild Marjoram and Wild Thyme.
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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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
