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Angle Shades
Phlogophora meticulosa

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2306 / 73.113

Morley's Final Catalogue: Everywhere at light, sugar and ivy-blossom in September. A pupa, dug at Sproughton on 6 February 1894, emerged on 27th of the same month (cp. Ent. Rec. 1894, 71).

Recent Suffolk status: Very common.

Life history: Adults can be seen all year round, both at light and also at rest during the daytime. Numbers are boosted by immigration in the autumn. Larvae commonly found in the county all year round, feeding on various low growing plants including many garden plants.

Identification: A very distinctive moth which is unlike any other.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 55 (95%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1894.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
18/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
17/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
17/08/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
17/08/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 21-25mm.
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly May-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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