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Dark Crimson Underwing
Catocala sponsa (Linnaeus, 1767)
Erebidae: Erebinae
2455 / 72.081
Photo © Marc Botham,  Wildmoor Heath, July 2021

Similar Upper Thames Species
Light Crimson Underwing
Catocala promissa
Red Underwing
Catocala nupta
Foodplant:   Oaks
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Until very recently, a rare immigrant/vagrant in the region but in the last few years, several individuals have been trapped at scattered locations. This species is in the process of expanding into areas of southeast England and it is probably now breeding in woodlands in the region.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 22 (28%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1844.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/09/2022122SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
22/08/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
19/08/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
19/08/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
04/08/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
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