Erebidae : Lymantriinae
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Black Arches
Lymantria monacha

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2033 / 72.010

A common resident in the south but is spreading and becoming more common in the north.

A species of woodland and parkland with mature oaks.

Overwinters as an egg. The adults come readily to light but may also be found at rest on tree trunks etc.

Recorded in 96 (69%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-28mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Various trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO48
08/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO45
08/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO49
04/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO48
02/09/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ94

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