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Photo © Patrick Clement,  Wyre Forest, Worcestershire. September 6th 2005.

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Oak Lutestring
Cymatophorina diluta

(Reisser, 1927) 1658 / 65.014

An uncommon resident in the south. Last seen in Staffordshire in 1980 on Kinver Edge.

A species of old broadleaved woodland with oaks.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 39 (28%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1860.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: August - September
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
27/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO45
03/09/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO63
22/09/20205VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
26/08/201912VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
26/08/20191VC40 - ShropshireSO49

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