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Phycitodes binaevella
Spotted Knot-horn (Hübner, 1813)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1483 / 62.058
Photo © Ian Ellis,  20/06/2023 - Cottenham

Similar Cambs Species
Coast Knot-horn
Phycitodes maritima
Clouded Knot-horn
Homoeosoma nebulella
Wingspan: 22-27 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Spear Thistle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 18 (49%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
27/07/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
08/07/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
07/07/2023129TL34 - Royston
28/06/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
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