63.092 BF1303 – Crambidae – Crambinae – Agriphila selasella
Crambidae – Crambinae – Agriphila selasella – Pale Streaked Grass-moth
STATUS – A species that seems to be expanding its range into Derbyshire. With twenty seven records between 2011 – 2023, it would seem that this species is possibly locally common and maybe overlooked.
ID POINTERS – Although superficially resembling Agriphila tristella, this species has the forewing tip more squared, a much reduced facial cone and a whiter longitudinal streak, that is dark edged to one side, and which doesn’t have quite such obvious ‘fingers’ at the rear.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during July – August
IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire and Spring Cottage, Overseal – Will Soar©
