Pyralidae

62.0525 Sophie's Knothorn Ancylosis convexella (Lederer, 1855)

Immigrant

Similar species:

Forewing:

Habitats: The first British record was at Lyminge, Kent on 29th October 2022. Its natural distribution includes Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Greece, Cyprus, Syria and Jordan.

Habits: The moth comes to light.

Foodplant: Stored dry foods especially Rice.