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Yellow Horned
Achlya flavicornis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1659 / 65.016

A common resident throughout the region.

Found in woodland, and on heaths and moors where birches grow.

Comes to light and to sugar. Can be found during the day resting on branches, fence posts etc.

Recorded in 76 (54%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: February - April.
Foodplant:   Silver and Downy Birch
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
16/04/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
25/03/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
23/03/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
20/03/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
19/03/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97

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