Species Details

ABH: 22.005

BF: 449b

Family: Praydidae

Taxon: Prays peregrina

Authority: Agassiz, 2007

Vernacular: London Stowaway

Account: Naturalised, through accidental introduction, in parks and gardens in south-eastern England. First recorded on Parliament Hill, North London in 2003, subsequently in Chelsea Physic Garden, West London in 2005, with several more in 2006 and 2007, all in London, except for one which was recorded in Kent; three were taken at light in Wimbledon, London in 2007. Double-figure numbers are known from some sites, so it is presumed to be now established having been introduced, but its origins are a mystery. Larva thought to feed on leaves of Olive, Jasmine, Privet and Ash, amongst others.

Accounts provided by and used with the kind permission of Mike Wall, Hampshire County Moth Recorder. These will in due course be gradually replaced with species accounts with a Surrey context.

Wingspan: 13 — 15 mm

Surrey Flight Period: 28 Aug (2017) — 11 Sep (2009)

The flight period of overwintering adults are not given. See the flight chart below the distribution map.

Foodplant:

Foodplant accounts are from the HOSTS database — Natural History Museum, London, UK. (CC0).

Status: Adventive

UK BAP:

WCA:

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Further Information: https://www.ukmoths.org.uk/species/prays-peregrina/
Statistics

* Based on adult records only.

Records: 2

Individuals: 0

Earliest Year: 2009

Latest Year: 2017

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