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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 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
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
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
03/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
01/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
27/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
23/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86

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