Notodontidae : Phalerinae
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Buff-tip
Phalera bucephala

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1994 / 71.025

A common species across the region.

A species of open woodland, scrub, hedges and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa, the adults coming regularly to light.

Recorded in 122 (87%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: M 22-26mm. F 26-34mm.
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees Birches, sallows, oaks, Hazel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
04/10/2022+VC39 - StaffordshireSK00 -
11/09/202217VC40 - ShropshireSJ33 -
09/09/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO97 -
04/09/2022+VC36 - HerefordshireSO33 -
28/08/20229VC40 - ShropshireSJ33 -

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