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 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
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 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
04/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
04/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
27/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
26/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95

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