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Frosted Orange
Gortyna flavago

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2364 / 73.121

A fairly common species across the region.

A species of rough grassland, woodland rides, weedy places.

Overwinters as an egg and adults are attracted to light.

Recorded in 104 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: August - October
Foodplant:   Thistles, burdocks and Foxglove
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Dusky Sallow | Rosy Rustic >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
06/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
03/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
30/09/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO89
29/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
28/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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