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Blood-vein
Timandra comae

(Schmidt, 1931) 1682 / 70.029

A common species throughout the region.

Found in a variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva, the adults coming to light.

Recorded in 119 (85%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: May - July, July - September
Foodplant:   Docks, Common Orache, Common Sorrel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
17/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
10/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
08/10/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ70
08/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
07/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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