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Catoptria falsella
Chequered Grass-moth ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Crambidae: Crambinae
1316 / 63.102
Photo © Ian Barber,  06/08/2023 Bedford

Similar Bedfordshire Species
Marbled Grass-moth
Catoptria verellus
Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Mosses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/09/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
31/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
18/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
12/08/2024130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
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