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07.011 (BF142)

Pale Brown Long-horn   

Nematopogon pilella
Adult: 4
Resident. Rare.

Life cycle

Early stages unknown.  Adults fly May-June.

Larval foodplants

Unknown.

Habitat

Moors or open heathy woodland, often amongst Blaeberry.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found at Parton, Kirkcudbrightshire, on 6th June 1879 by the Natural History Society members.

1 record(s) from 1 hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 1879
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 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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