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Family: Crambidae   Checklist Number: 63.052

Nomophila noctuella  ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Rush Veneer

A migrant species which can be quite common in some years. Most records occur in September and October, but a few come from April onwards. It can occur anywhere but most frequent in coastal areas. A wide range of herbaceous plants are used by the larvae.

References: 
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.

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