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Brown Silver-line
Petrophora chlorosata

(Scopoli, 1763) 1902 / 70.222

Morley's Final Catalogue: Abundant wherever bracken grows, especially in woods. Always in profusion at Bentley in June; also noted at Playford, Needham, Stowmarket, Monks park wood; Tuddenham, Brandon; Aldeburgh, Wangford, Beccles, Herringfleet, Fritton.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very common in the Sandlings and Breck with scattered records elsewhere.

Life history: Single-brooded. Emerging earlier in recent times. Easily disturbed from areas of Bracken in the daytime.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Heathland, woodland rides and glades with Bracken.

Recorded in 53 (91%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/07/2024325TM45 - Aldeburgh/Orford
10/07/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
30/06/2024425TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
26/06/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
25/06/2024226TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Bracken
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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