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Family: Pyralidae   Checklist Number: 62.015

Delplanqueia dilutella  ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Western Thyme Knot-horn

An irregular western distribution across Scotland with all Outer Hebridean records from the southern islands. Associated with calcareous, coastal grassland, rocky areas and sand dunes. The food-plants is thought to be wild thyme (Thymus drucei).

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

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