1233 Pammene aurita, Razowski, 1991
National Status :
Local
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 3)
Distribution and abundance :
Scarce
Habitats :
Gardens, parkland and woodland
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; mid-July to mid-August
Larval foodplants :
In the seeds of Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
Aston's Additions :
Recent addition to the British list. I caught a specimen during the day on 10.viii.1951 at Stowmarket (Trans. S.N.S., Vol. X, pt. IV, p. 288). The Golden Piercer.
Wingspan details :
Wingspan 14-15mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Ipswich, Suffolk (vii.2005) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (vii.2006) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (5.viii.2009) © A Prichard
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Dunwich, Suffolk (11.viii.2015) © Paul Kitchener
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