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Phycitodes binaevella
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Phycitodes binaevella

(Hübner, [1813])1483 / 62.058

A common species found in a wide range of sites. The larvae feed in the seed heads of thistles while adults come readily to light.

Note it is the largest and most heavily marked of the Phycitodes species.

Recorded in 85 (61%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1949.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 22-27 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Spear Thistle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
07/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
05/08/2024 to 11/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK00
05/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
03/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
02/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
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