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Scoliopteryx libatrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Scoliopteryginae
2469 / 72.001
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 23/07/2004

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Willows, Aspen and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

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

Recorded in 66 (47%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2022123SP41 - Kidlington, Woodstock
14/08/2022122SU77 - Reading
28/07/2022124SP70 - Thame, Longwick
23/07/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
21/07/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
Further info: Scoliopteryx libatrix
 
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