Cossidae : Zeuzerinae
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Leopard Moth
Zeuzera pyrina

(Linnaeus, 1761) 161 / 50.002

Fairly common in the south, uncommon but increasing in the north.

Larvae live in the wood of a variety of trees, overwintering two or three times.

Recorded in 85 (61%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 22-35mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Many 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
08/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
29/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
27/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
24/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
22/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74

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