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Pempelia palumbella
Heather Knot-horn ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Pyralidae: Phycitinae
1442 / 62.023
Photo © Richard Bashford,  RSPB Lodge 15 June 2023 - Pempelia palumbella

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Wingspan: 21-27 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Heather and Milkwort.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (9%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1964.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/06/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
09/06/2011130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
02/06/2011130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
01/01/1964 to 31/12/1965130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
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