Udea lutealis

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Alternative names
Pale Straw Pearl
Description

Wingspan 23-26 mm. This is fairly easily recognised by the pale creamy forewings and darker cross-lines and outlined shapes.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Waste ground, gardens and woodland edges.

When to see it

Flying at night between July and August.

Life History

The caterpillars live in the spring on a wide variety of herbaceous plants, including Bramble.

UK Status

Very common species throughout Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation’s Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)

Reference
63.033 BF1388
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    22 July 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Fosse Meadows
    08 July 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Ratby Disused Railway
    09 July 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    20 July 2013
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    25 July 2015
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    01 August 2011
  • LaurenDartnell
    Holwell Reserve
    31 July 2016

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Species profile

Common names
Pale Straw Pearl
Species group:
Moths
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Crambidae
Records on NatureSpot:
227
First record:
18/07/2003 (Skevington, Mark)
Last record:
20/08/2024 (Markham, Marian)

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  • Saharima Roenisch
    Shady Lane Aboretum
    10 July 2016
  • Graham Calow
    Granitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote
    25 June 2009
  • Graham Calow
    Frolesworth
    23 July 2015
  • Paul Ruddoch
    Melton Mowbray Country Park
    08 August 2014
  • David Nicholls
    Thornton Reservoir
    07 August 2005
  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley
    24 June 2011
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    16 July 2011
  • Ron.stevens
    Broughton Astley
    01 August 2011
  • Alan Semper
    Harby field edge
    23 July 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    27 July 2012
  • David Nicholls
    Wirlybones Wood
    18 August 2012
  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote garden1
    22 July 2013