Least Black Arches (Nola confusalis)


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Least Black Arches
Nola confusalis (Herrich-Sch?ffer, 1847)
Nolidae : Nolinae

2078 / 74.004

Photo © David Ferguson, 14/4/25 Beaconsfield

Similar Upper Thames Species
Scarce Black Arches Nola aerugula

Foodplant:	Limes, oaks and other broad-leaved trees
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland and wooded habitats.

Recorded in 66 (47%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
29/06/2022	1	23	SU67 - Reading (W), Whitchurch
17/06/2022	1	22	SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
16/06/2022	1	22	SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
15/06/2022	3	23	SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
08/06/2022	1	22	SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell

Further info: Nola confusalis

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