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Rusty-dot Pearl

Udea ferrugalis

Checklist Number
63.031 [B&F: 1395]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Crambidae
Subfamily:Spilomelinae
Genus:Udea
Species:ferrugalis
Authority:(Hübner, 1796)

Common immigrant to the British Isles from mainland Europe, most frequent on waste ground by the coast where sometimes abundant. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight a common immigrant, which is widely distributed throughout in some years. Wingspan 18-22 mm. The rusty forewing with prominent black discal spot is characteristic of this species [Goater]. Larva feeds on herbaceous plants.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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