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Agriphila tristella
Common Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1305 / 63.089
Photo © Ben Sale,  Wallington Common, Hertfordshire (13/07/21)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Pale-streaked Grass-moth
Agriphila selasella
Wingspan: c.27 mm.
Flight: June to September
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

General comments:
Widespread and common resident, perhaps ubiquitous.

Separation from the much rarer Agriphila selasella is mentioned under that species.

Recorded in 37 (90%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
06/09/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
05/09/2024220TL10 - St Albans
02/09/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
02/09/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
01/09/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
01/09/2024120TL34 - Royston (S)
31/08/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
31/08/2024520TL10 - St Albans
31/08/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
31/08/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
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