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Sitochroa verticalis  
         
  B&F: 1371

ABH: 63.015

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground

Wingspan:  32mm

Flight Period:  June - August

Observations:  The larvae feed on various plants, including Creeping Thistle, Broom and Goosefoot.

Confusion Species:  Ostrinia nubilalis, Paratalanta pandalis, Paratalanta hyalinalis

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1931, KDNHS