Acrobasis suavella

    Blackthorn Knot-horn

    PyralidaeABH 62.036 B&F 1438

    A fairly common species that seems to be prone to boom-and-bust cycles of abundance.  Although it seems to occur across the county, the vast majority of records are coastal.  It comes to light, including in gardens.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Thicket Knot-horn (Acrobasis suavella) photographed in Somerset by Steve Chapple