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Stout Dart
Spaelotis ravida

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2113 / 73.349

A very rare species. Now said to be on the verge of extinction in the UK. No post-2000 records. Last Staffordshire record 1989, last Herefordshire 1985, last Shropshire 1975 and last Worcestershire 1974.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 15 (11%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 1989.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-22mm.
Flight: One generation June-Sept.
Foodplant:   Dandelion, sow-thistles and docks
Red List: Critically Endangered (CR)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19891VC39 - StaffordshireSJ90
23/08/19851VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
28/07/19841VC39 - StaffordshireSJ80
28/07/1984+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ80
1984+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ80

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