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Hebrew Character
Orthosia gothica

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2190 / 73.249

A very common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come readily to light, sometimes in large numbers, as well as visiting sallow catkins.

Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: Mar - May, occasionally earlier
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants, bushes and trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO39 -
19/06/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48 -
17/06/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
03/06/20225VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
29/05/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO53

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