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Double-striped Pug
Gymnoscelis rufifasciata

(Haworth, 1809) 1862 / 70.141

Morley's Final Catalogue: Of frequent occurrence everywhere; formerly overlooked. Bentley, Wherstead, Ipswich, Westerfield, Playford, Needham, Orford, Aldeburgh, Southwold, Bungay, Gorleston, &c.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very common.

Life history: Triple-brooded. Can be seen at rest during the day on walls and fences, at dusk on flowers and commonly at light. Larvae can be found feeding on many flowers including garden plants.

Identification: Wing shape and 'double'stripe' should make this unmistakeable.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 54 (93%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/02/2024125TM57 - Southwold
16/02/2024225TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
15/02/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
15/02/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
21/12/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
Show Details | 1990 to 2023 | 2000 to 2023 | Graph Key
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 8-10mm.
Flight: Three generations March-May, June-July, Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Many plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
     
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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