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Peribatodes rhomboidaria
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Mottled Beauty
Alcis repandata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1941 / 70.265

A common resident found across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats but most abundant in woodland and carr.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults come readily to light.

Note Doesn't show the converging nature of the cross-lines found in the equally common Willow Beauty. Melanics do occur.

Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 19-26mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
15/08/20223VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
14/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
12/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
11/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84

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