Pyralidae : Phycitinae
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Phycitodes saxicola

(Vaughan, 1870)1484 / 62.059

Davey, P., 2009: A coastal species in England and south-west Scotland, the larva feeding in the flower-heads of chamomile (Anthemis spp.). In Dorset, the moth is restricted to the coastal belt where larvae have been found in the flowers of golden-samphire (Inula crithmoides) and sea mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum). A bivoltine cycle is suggested from the records received.

The following individuals were trapped inland and with south to south-easterly airflows on each occasion,... Read More

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Additional Stats

Wingspan: c. 17mm
Flight: June and August
Foodplant:   Ragwort, Chamomile etc.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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