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Gastropacha quercifolia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Pinarinae
1642 / 66.012
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2015

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, hawthorns and other shrubs
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

In decline in the region, with almost all the most recent records from the River Ray catchment and the Vale of Aylesbury, where it is still regularly recorded. This pattern mirrors a steep national decline.

Recorded in 46 (59%) 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
08/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
29/06/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
22/06/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
20/06/2022124SP60 - Waterperry, Long Crendon
17/06/2022124SP81 - Aylesbury, Aston Clinton
Further info: Gastropacha quercifolia
 
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