The Anomalous Stilbia anomala
The Anomalous Stilbia anomala
73.061 BF2394
Wingspan 29-36 mm.
A fairly distinctive greyish moth, which occurs most commonly in the north and west of Britain, but also locally in parts of the south and east.
It is predominantly a moorland species, and flies in August and September, when it is attracted to light.
The caterpillars feed on various grasses, but especially wavy hair-grass (Deschampsia flexuosa).
A fairly distinctive greyish moth, which occurs most commonly in the north and west of Britain, but also locally in parts of the south and east.
It is predominantly a moorland species, and flies in August and September, when it is attracted to light.
The caterpillars feed on various grasses, but especially wavy hair-grass (Deschampsia flexuosa).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 4 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 103 |
| August | 1,742 |
| September | 1,192 |
| October | 68 |
| November | 2 |
| December | 0 |
