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Habrosyne pyritoides (Hufnagel, 1766)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1653 / 65.009
Photo © Peter Hall

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Bramble
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species throughout the region.

A species of open woodland and grassland, but could be anywhere that Bramble is found.

Overwinters as a pupa and comes readily to light.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/09/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
30/07/2022140SJ31 - Nesscliffe
30/07/2022540SO58 - Corve Dale/Brown Clee Hill
30/07/2022136SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
29/07/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
Further info: Habrosyne pyritoides
 
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