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Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2256 / 73.210
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Worcester 2006

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: September - April
Foodplant:   Omnivorous including other moth larvae
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident found across the region.

A species of broadleaved woodland, parkland, scrub and gardens.

Overwinters as an adult. Visits Ivy flowers in autumn and Sallow catkins in spring and comes readily to light and sugar.

Recorded in 112 (80%) 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
22/12/2022136SO65 - Bromyard & Brockhampton Estate
17/11/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
13/11/2022137SO75 - Bringsty & Broadwas
12/11/2022136SO25 - Kington & Michaelchurch
30/10/2022136SO45 - Weobley & Leominster
Further info: Eupsilia transversa
 
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