Scarce Vapourer (Orgyia recens) - Upper Thames Moths


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Scarce Vapourer
Orgyia recens (Hubner, [1819])
Erebidae : Lymantriinae

2025 / 72.018
Nationally Rare

Photo © Malcolm Hillier, male, ex ova, Romania, 2020

Similar Upper Thames Species
Vapourer Orgyia antiqua

A long extinct former resident of the region. Associated with marshy or damp habitats.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (2%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 1940.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
1940	1	23	SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
1898	+	22	SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
1895	+	22	SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
01/01/1750 to 31/12/1904	+	24	SP90 - Chesham, Cholesbury
01/01/1750 to 31/12/1904	+	24	TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park

Further info: Orgyia recens

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