Noctuidae : Dilobinae
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Figure of Eight
Diloba caeruleocephala

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2020 / 73.033

An uncommon resident.

Found in most habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come readily to light, often sitting on adjacent walls or fences.

Verification Grade Comment: Declining species

Recorded in 96 (69%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-19mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Plum, Cherry, Crab Apple
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
05/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO42
02/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
01/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
31/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54

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