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Frosted Green
Polyploca ridens (Fabricius, 1787)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1660 / 65.015
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Monkwood VC37. 22/04/2008

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common resident in the south, less so in the north of the region.

In old mature broadleaved woodland.

Comes readily to light.

Recorded in 69 (49%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/2022140SO57 - Ludlow
08/07/2022139SJ91 - Cannock Chase/Penkridge
09/05/2022140SO48 - Craven Arms
08/05/2022140SO58 - Corve Dale/Brown Clee Hill
07/05/2022239SO88 - Highgate Common/Kinver
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