Celypha striana
Alternative names
Barred Marble
Description
Wingspan 16-22 mm. Distinguished from other Celypha sp. by the strongly developed median fascia in the forewing.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
It inhabits open grassy areas.
When to see it
Flies from dusk between June and August, being attracted to light.
Life History
The larvae feed on Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), boring into the roots.
UK Status
A fairly common species in the south of Britain, becoming scarcer further north. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
49.161 BF1063
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