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Mocha
Cyclophora annularia
(Fabricius, 1775) 1676 / 70.031

A scarce to uncommon resident in the south and east of the region, rare or absent elsewhere.

A species of woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Overwinters as a pupa, comes sparingly to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 25 (18%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-14mm
Flight: May - June, July - August
Foodplant:   Field Maple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
23/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
21/08/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
20/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
12/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
10/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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