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Mother Shipton
Callistege mi

(Clerck, 1759) 2462 / 72.084
=Callistege mi

Morley's Final Catalogue: In rough 'Suffolk' (Stephens, 1831) pastures; becoming local. Recently noticed at Belstead, Bentley Woods, Hogs Highland; Waldringfield, Aldeburgh, Monks Soham, Hopton, Lound, Bradwell, Belton, Burgh Castle; Lakenheath sandhills, Brandon and Tuddenham Fen.

Recent Suffolk status: Common across the County apart from the north-east where it seems to be absent.

Life history: Single-brooded in the summer. Day-flying.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Grassland, waste ground, road verges, heathland, wetlands.

Recorded in 42 (72%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/06/2024126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
05/06/2024125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
03/06/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
30/05/2024525TM04 - Hadleigh
29/05/2024125TM45 - Aldeburgh/Orford
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, including Cock's-foot, Purple Moor-grass and Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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