Magpie Moth (Abraxas grossulariata) - iMoths


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Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1884 / 70.205

Photo © Keith Mitchell, Stoke Goldington 10/08/2013

Similar Upper Thames Species
Clouded Magpie Abraxas sylvata

Foodplant:	Woody plants including Blackthorn, hawthorns, privet and currant
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 71 (91%) 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	#	VC	10k Area
23/08/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
18/08/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
17/08/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
16/08/2022	1	24	SP70 - Thame, Longwick
15/08/2022	1	23	SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton

Further info: Abraxas grossulariata

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)