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Waved Black
Parascotia fuliginaria
(Linnaeus, 1761) 2475 / 72.066

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not known from the County in Morley's time. First Suffolk record was in 1959.

Recent Suffolk Status: A very local resident species in woodland in the county, with records of migrant individuals on or near the coast. Records increasing in recent years.

Life history: Single-brooded in the summer. Partial second generation in the autumn.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland, scrub, gardens.

Recorded in 22 (38%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1959.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/08/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
05/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
04/08/2024125TM15 - Helmingham/Claydon
03/08/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
03/08/2024125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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Forewing: 11-14mm.
Flight: One generation June-July. (partial Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Fungi
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Parascotia fuliginaria
 
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