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Cloaked Minor
Mesoligia furuncula

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 73.172

Widespread and common across the region. Found in a range of grasslands but most numerous on those on light soils with a short sward.

Recorded in 68 (87%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/08/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU77
23/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU98
22/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP71
21/08/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU87
20/08/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU58

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