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Dun-bar
Cosmia trapezina

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2318 / 73.216

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 119 (85%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
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
01/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
27/08/2022+VC39 - StaffordshireSO99
27/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
27/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
26/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84

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