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Goat Moth
Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cossidae: Cossinae
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Photo © Kat Dahl,  22.06.21. Crowthorne

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Willows, poplars and other trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Rare in the region. Contrary to its current lack of a rarity status, this is a scarce moth in Britain, and it is probably declining as there are no post 2000 records from extensive areas of its known distribution. Several stronghold areas remain, one of which extends into east Berkshire.

Recorded in 16 (21%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
02/10/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
21/06/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
17/06/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
18/09/2021122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
29/08/2021122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
Further info: Cossus cossus
 
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