Geometridae : Ennominae
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Photo © Steve Woolnough,  21st July 2007 Mendlesham Green

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Clouded Magpie
Abraxas sylvata
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Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1884 / 70.205

Morley's Final Catalogue: Only too numerous in gardens everywhere, but rarely seen wild in rural districts.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local. Historically a common species that has declined in numbers in recent times, especially in gardens where the foodplants are not as regularly grown.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae have been found on Blackthorn in Suffolk.

Identification: Clouded magpie is superficially similar but has less black markings.

Habitat: Scrub, woodland, gardens.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1939.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/2024125TM58 - Carlton Colville/Kessingland
18/08/2024125TM06 - Bacton/Stowupland
17/08/2024125TM57 - Southwold
16/08/2024125TM16 - Thorndon/Debenham
13/08/2024125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
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Forewing: 18-25mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Privet, Red and Black Currant
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Abraxas grossulariata
 
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