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Small Phoenix
Ecliptopera silaceata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1759 / 70.094
Photo © Dave Emley

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Eulithis prunata
Forewing: 13-17mm.
Flight: April - June, July - August
Foodplant:   Willowherbs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident found throughout the region.

Found wherever willowherbs grow.

Overwinters as a pupa while the adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 118 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/09/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
07/09/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
06/09/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
05/09/2022240SO48 - Craven Arms
03/09/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
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