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Immature stages

Similar Suffolk Species
White-marked
Cerastis leucographa
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Red Chestnut
Cerastis rubricosa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2139 / 73.336

Morley's Final Catalogue: Probably quite common, and considered 'rare' in 1890 merely through dearth of April collectors. Certainly frequent enough in Bentley Woods (Mly, Baylis, Pyett) and at light in Ipswich. Recorded elsewhere from Stowmarket (C), Covehithe and Holton (Btn), Barsham (Gls), Beccles (Crowfoot), Fritton (Moore) and Belton (Wiltshire).

Recent Suffolk Status: Fairly common across the county.

Life history: Single-brooded. Very rare odd autumn records. The attractive larva has been found in the county under a Bramble clump.

Identification: The similar White-marked has a white kidney mark and oval spot.

Habitat: Woodland and scrub areas.

Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/02/2024125TM57 - Southwold
12/02/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
03/02/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
06/10/2023126TL93 - Bures/Nayland
07/05/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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