Spoladea recurvalis
Maize Moth
Wingspan approximately 23mm. An unmistakably marked brown and white moth.
Because of the rarity of this species in our area a photograph is required to support your record.
First recorded in the UK in 1951. It is associated with Maize, Beet and other crops on the continent, but occurs as a scarce migrant in Britain with no known larval records.
Most frequently recorded during favourable migration conditions in September - October.
Quite a rare migrant to Britain.
Very rare in Leicestershire & Rutland. The record of 6th October 2023 was the first for VC55.
63.047 BF1404
Pete Leonard
Harby
07 October 2023
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- Common names
- Maize Moth
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- Moths
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- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 07/10/2023 (Leonard, Pete)
- Last record:
- 07/10/2023 (Leonard, Pete)
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