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Hypsopygia costalis
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Hypsopygia costalis

(Fabricius, 1775)1413 / 62.075
=Gold Fringe

A common and widespread species. It is found in a variety of habitats where the larvae feed on dried plant material. Adults fly at night and come to light.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1901.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 16-23 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Dry vegetable matter, such as haystacks and thatch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
06/11/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
04/10/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
15/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
06/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
02/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
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