Aethes margaritana, (Haworth, 1811)

General Information
This is a distinctive species with a characteristic silver-white ground colour and sharply contrasting deep ochreous markings.

Wingspan: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), Scented Mayweed (Matricaria recutita), Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Nationally Scarce A

Habitat

Chalk grassland and vegetated shingle beaches.

Regional Information

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49.118 (BF0948) Aethes margaritana, (Haworth, 1811)

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