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Flame
Axylia putris

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2098 / 73.328

Morley's Final Catalogue: Quite a common species at light, and sometimes sugar, from Needham (Platten) to Grleston; pupae frequently dug around Ipswich during winter.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common and widespread.

Life history: Single-brooded. A few records in the autumn in recent times.

Identification: Fairly unmistakeable. Rests with wings wrapped around the body resembling a broken twig.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 56 (97%) 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
05/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
01/09/2024125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
27/08/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
25/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
23/08/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Many low growing plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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