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Scoliopteryx libatrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Scoliopteryginae
2469 / 72.001
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Tidbury Green, West Midlands

Similar West Midlands Species: None
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

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)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/12/2022336SO42 - Garway & Orcop
23/11/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
12/10/2022239SJ90 - Fordhouses/Wolverhampton
02/10/2022140SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
24/09/2022+36SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
Further info: Scoliopteryx libatrix
 
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