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1299 ~ Crambus hamella 
UK Status

Resident. A local species found in England and southern Scotland.

Montgomeryshire Status

A single record from Staylittle in 1975.

Wingspan :   M & F, 24-27mm.

Confusion species


None.




Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)


Habitat

Sandy heaths.

Foodplant

Probably wavy hair-grass.

Lifestage data

Grass moth. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva lifestage data unknown. Pupal site unknown.
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