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Beautiful Brocade
Lacanobia contigua

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2156 / 73.265

An uncommon and local resident, mainly in the south.

A species of heathland and moorland and also woodland on neutral to acid soils.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to both light and sugar.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 32 (23%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
17/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91
18/06/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO49
17/06/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
17/06/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
07/06/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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