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Green-brindled Crescent
Allophyes oxyacanthae

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2245 / 73.068

A common resident across the region.

A species of broadleaved woodland, hedgerows, scrub and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg, the adults come to light and may be found on Ivy blossom.

Recorded in 110 (79%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Dog-rose, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Sprawler | Early Grey >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/11/20225VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
12/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
07/11/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
06/11/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
05/11/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP06

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