Spoladea recurvalis

Spoladea recurvalis

Alternative names
Banded Sable
Maize Moth
Description

Wingspan approximately 23mm. An unmistakably marked brown and white moth.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Because of the rarity of this species in our area a photograph is required to support your record.

Habitat

First recorded in the UK in 1951. It is associated with Maize, Beet and other crops on the continent, but occurs as a scarce migrant in Britain with no known larval records.

When to see it

Most frequently recorded during favourable migration conditions in September - October.

UK Status

Quite a rare migrant to Britain.

VC55 Status

Very rare in Leicestershire & Rutland. The record of 6th October 2023 was the first for VC55.

Further Information

63.047 BF1404

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

No additional images available for this species.

All NatureSpot records