Buff-tip (Phalera bucephala) - West Midlands Moths - The macro and micro moths of the West Midlands.

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 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2020)
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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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2020)
Date	#	VC	10k Area
20/09/2020	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO52 -
18/09/2020	8	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO65 -
15/09/2020	1	VC39 - Staffordshire	SK02 -
15/09/2020	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO55
07/09/2020	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO65 -

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