Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Sycamore
Acronicta aceris

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2279 / 73.039

A fairly common resident that has spread from urban areas into the wider countryside.

Most frequent in urban and suburban areas, particularly in and parks and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa, sometimes more than once. Adults can be found resting on tree trunks, fences etc and later are attracted to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 85 (61%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-22mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Sycamore, Field Maple, maples, Horse-chestnut
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
26/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO87 -
22/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
13/08/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO78
11/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
11/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85

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