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Catocala sponsa
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Red Underwing
Catocala nupta

(Linnaeus, 1767) 2452 / 72.078

A fairly common resident, more so in the south.

A moth of woodland, parkland, scrub, river banks and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg. Adults may be seen resting during the day but after dark they come more to sugar than to light.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 33-40mm
Flight: August - October
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen, Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
10/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
09/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
09/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
07/10/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO25

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