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Pale Prominent
Pterostoma palpina

(Clerck, 1759) 2011 / 71.020

A common resident across the region.

Found in most habitats where the foodplants grow.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come regularly to light.

Recorded in 117 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-25mm
Flight: May - June and July - August
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars and willows
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
06/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
23/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95
20/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
20/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
19/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74

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