Erebidae : Boletobiinae
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Small Marbled
Eublemma parva
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Purple Marbled
Eublemma ostrina

(Hübner, [1808]) 2407 / 72.072

A rare migrant.

A species of open and disturbed ground.

No evidence of overwintering, Adults may be seen by day or may be attracted to sugar or light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (2%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2005.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Carline Thistle seeds
GB Status: Immigrant
Former Status: Migrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
04/07/20191VC40 - ShropshireSO79
24/10/20171VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
20/05/20051VC37 - WorcestershireSP18

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