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Family: Crambidae   Checklist Number: 63.066

Scoparia pyralella  ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Meadow Grey

Infrequently recorded with a few records from South Uist. Active from May to August flying in the late afternoon and evening and coming to light. Largely a coastal species found over machair, sand-dunes and gardens. The main food-plant is ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata).

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

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