Erebidae : Scoliopteryginae
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Scoliopteryx libatrix

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2469 / 72.001

A common resident across the region.

Found in many habitats.

Overwinters as an adult in sheltered places like outbuildings, caves, sometimes in large numbers. Adults are attracted to sugar and come to light.

Recorded in 114 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 19-23mm.
Flight: August - November (March - June after hibernation)
Foodplant:   Willows, Aspen and poplars
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
13/12/20223VC36 - HerefordshireSO42
23/11/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
12/10/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSJ90
02/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
24/09/2022+VC36 - HerefordshireSO34

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