Crambidae : Pyraustinae
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Pyrausta despicata
(Scopoli, 1763)1365 / 63.005

General comments:
Widespread but very local resident.

A record from Nomansland Common (an acid grassland site) in 2001 (C. Smith) is out of character with all the other reports, which are from chalkland sites.





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Recorded in 20 (49%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/2023121TQ28 - Hendon / Hampstead / Camden
22/08/2023220TL31 - Hertford
19/08/2023120TL34 - Royston (S)
15/08/2023120TL34 - Royston (S)
17/07/2023121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
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Wingspan: 14-19 mm.
Flight: May and June, and later in July and August.
Foodplant:   Ribwort plantain and greater plantain.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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