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Yellow-line Quaker
Leptologia macilenta
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Red-line Quaker
Leptologia lota

(Clerck, 1759) 2263 / 73.189

Morley's Final Catalogue: Of uncertain appearance, and rarely common. Sudbury in 1836 (Ent. Mag. iv, 133). Always rare about Ipswich and in Bentley Woods, Leiston; a series on ivy-blossom at Monks Soham in October 1932. Needham, Henham, Hemley in 1902, Frostenden, Bury: Beccles, rare at Fritton and Burgh Castle.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Regular at light, usually in small numbers. Commonly recorded at Ivy blossom.

Identification: Yellow-line quaker is sandy brown in colour, not grey and has the line in the outer part of the forewing yellowish, not reddish.

Habitat: Woodlands, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Recorded in 47 (81%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1836.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
15/12/2023125TM59 - Lowestoft
18/11/2023125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
16/11/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
14/11/2023125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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