Drepanidae : Thyatirinae
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Figure of Eighty
Tethea ocularis
(Hübner, 1786) 1654 / 65.010

A common resident throughout the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa and comes to light.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Aspen and other poplars
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
19/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
20/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
16/07/20222VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
08/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
29/06/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85

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