Celypha striana
Alt Name
Barred Marble
Description
Wingspan 16-22 mm. Distinguished from other Celypha sp. by the strongly developed median fascia in the forewing.
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
Graham CalowSapcote garden116 June 2015
Graham CalowSapcote garden113 July 2014
David NichollsRatby garden128 June 2003
Graham CalowSapcote garden106 July 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden111 June 2012
Graham CalowSapcote garden114 June 2014
Graham CalowSapcote garden120 June 2013
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Ron.stevensBroughton Astley20 July 2011
Graham CalowSapcote garden112 July 2014 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 2.7.2010).JPG)
Graham CalowSapcote garden102 July 2010
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley20 July 2011
Ron.stevensBroughton Astley10 July 2012
Rod BakerWigston10 July 2013
Pete LeonardHarby28 June 2014
Barbara CooperLong Clawson09 August 2015
Rod BakerNewton Harcourt24 July 2013
egatenThurlaston garden27 June 2016
 Harecroft Crescent Sapcote SP49019371 (taken 2.7.2010).JPG)
