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Dusky-lemon Sallow
Cirrhia gilvago

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2275 / 73.183
=Xanthia gilvago

Morley's Final Catalogue: Much commoner since 1890, and now generally distributed. Sudbury, Copdock, Bentley, Woolverstone, Waldringfield, Ipswich; Playford (Ent. Wk. Intell. 1857, 94); Brandon, Downham; Bury (Skepper); Henham (Btn), Bungay (Mn), Beccles and Barnby (Mr), Lowestoft (Bedwell), Fritton (D), Gorleston (Wiltshire).

Recent Suffolk Status: Local. One of the rarer sallow species in the county. Possibly turns up as an immigrant on the coast.

Life history: Single-brooded. Recorded in small numbers at light and Ivy blossom.

Identification: Sallow is usually much paler and has a slightly hooked wing tip. Pale-lemon sallow also has a hooked wing tip and has a small white spot in the kidney mark.

Habitat: Woodlands, hedgerows, scrub. Needs large Elm trees that produce flowers.

Recorded in 33 (57%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
27/09/2023125TM48 - Beccles/Brampton
25/09/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
17/09/2023125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
21/10/2022125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Wych Elm
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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