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Cochylichroa atricapitana

(Stephens, 1852)966 / 49.139

Morley’s Final Catalogue: By no means uncommon among ragwort. At light in Ipswich during 1901 (Pyett); Bentley in 1934 (Whit.), Aldeburgh in 1892 (Ctw), Newbourn, and common on Sizewell denes in August 1932 (Mly); Southwold, Benacre, Lowestoft. Euston, Elveden and Brandon.

Recent Status: Common and widespread.

Life Style: A double brooded species that comes to light. It can be found from April to September. The larvae feed on Senecio jacobaea. The first brood on the flowers and flower stalks the second on stem and rootstock where it hibernates fully fed. They pupate in a cocoon in the larval habitation.

Identification: An off white or cream coloured species with black and brown markings. This species has a blackish head, thorax and base of the costa. It is patterned with dark scales centrally and along the termen and at the apex with a specific pattern.

Recorded in 47 (81%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
13/09/2023125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
09/09/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
06/09/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
05/09/2023+25TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
05/09/2023+25TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
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Wingspan: 12-16mm
Flight: Two Generations
April-June, July-Sept
Foodplant:   Ragwort
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
     
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