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Euchromius ocellea

(Haworth, 1811)1289 / 63.076

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: First recorded in Suffolk during 2006 all records refer to immigrant individuals. In autumn 2024 there was a large arrival of this species to the UK from eastern Europe with many noted in the county, both at coastal and inland sites including 2 in VC26.

Life Style: The species is multi-brooded and can be found throughout the year. It flies at night and comes to light. The larvae feed on Poaceae species. They feed on living and dead parts of roots, stems and leaves.

Identification: Euchromius species have a whitish band on the dorsal two thirds of the forewing termen containing black and silver spots. They also have a yellow/brown to orange band across the wing at two thirds. Only E. ocellea has two parallel bands across the wing. These enclose metallic scales. The apex of the wing is enclosed by one or more similar coloured bands.
The main wing colour is pale ochre to grey brown, variably dusted with white or grey and a few black scales.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 8 (14%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/2024125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
25/09/2024125TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
25/09/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
25/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
24/09/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
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Wingspan: 16-27mm
Flight: All year round
Foodplant:   Species of the grass family.
Nat Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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