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Cilix glaucata
(Scopoli, 1763) 1651 / 65.007

Morley's Final Catalogue: Abundant throughout the entire county, in both April and August.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: This is a double-brooded species.

Identification: Unmistakeable, especially when at rest with the wings folded steeply over the body resembling a bird dropping.

Habitats: Woodland, heathy woodland, gardens, parks, scrub, hedgerows.

Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/2024125TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
08/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
07/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
07/09/2024+26TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
07/09/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Forewing: 10-13mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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