Erebidae : Scoliopteryginae
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Scoliopteryx libatrix

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2469 / 72.001

Morley's Final Catalogue: Scattered throughout the county, but far less profusely than in southern England. Recently noted at Bentley woods, Melton, occasionally hibernating in Monks Shoam House during 1905-30, Beccles, Fritton, Hopton and Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded, overwinters as an adult.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland, marshes, parkland, gardens.

Recorded in 48 (83%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/11/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
06/10/2024426TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
14/09/2024226TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
08/09/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
04/09/2024+26TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Forewing: 19-23mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Nov. (Mar-Jun after hibernation)
Foodplant:   Willows, Aspen and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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