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Frosted Green
Polyploca ridens

(Fabricius, 1787) 1660 / 65.015

A fairly common resident in the south, less so in the north of the region.

In old mature broadleaved woodland.

Comes readily to light.

Recorded in 70 (50%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Oak Lutestring | Yellow Horned >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/06/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO88
12/05/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO32
07/05/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91
06/05/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
05/05/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO98

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