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Yellow-barred Brindle
Acasis viretata
(Hübner, 1799) 1883 / 70.200

Morley's Final Catalogue: Mildenhall (Btn), Barton (Wrt) and among ivy at Tostock (Norgate), only in the west. Fairly frequent in the east at Copdock, Martlesham, Waldringfield, Shurbland Park, Needham, Finburgh, Leiston, Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double-brooded.

Identification: Fairly readily identified, but note the green colour rapidly fades to yellowish.

Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, gardens and parkland.

Recorded in 46 (79%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/10/2024225TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
06/10/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
24/09/2024125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
20/09/2024126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
18/09/2024125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Forewing: 10-14mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Holly, Ivy, Privet, Dogwood and Hawthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Acasis viretata
 
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