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Myelois circumvoluta

(Fourceroy, 1785)1458 / 62.042

A common species found in a range of habitats where the larvae feed on a range of thistle species. Adults occasionally seen on thistles during the day. Comes to light.

Note occasionally confused with species of Yponomeuta but they are always much smaller.

Recorded in 72 (51%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1863.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 27-33 mm.
Flight: June - July.
Foodplant:   Thistle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
16/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
15/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
12/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
10/07/2023 to 17/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
08/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
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