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Udea olivalis
Garden Pearl ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Spilomelinae
1392 / 63.037
Photo © David Hunt,  Harpenden, Hertfordshire (12/06/23)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species: None
Wingspan: 24-28 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

General comments:
Widespread but local resident.

There can be few gardens that do not boast this very common moth on their lists.

Recorded in 35 (85%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1885.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
25/06/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
24/06/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
19/06/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
30/05/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
20/05/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
03/08/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
23/07/2023121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
18/07/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
12/07/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
09/07/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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