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Photo © Mike Marsh,  Felixstowe, Suffolk - 23/08/2018

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Grey Shoulder-knot
Lithophane ornitopus
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Grey Chi
Antitype chi

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2254 / 73.228

Morley's Final Catalogue: Stowmarket about 1850 (B & C). Needs confirmation: cf. Trans. i, 32.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very rare wanderer or immigrant species. A single recent record at Felixstowe in 2018 (M. Marsh).

Life history: Single-brooded. In known habitats, can be found at rest in the daytime on rocks, stone walls and trees as well as coming to light.

Identification: Grey shoulder-knot has narrower wings and a black antler mark at the wing base.

Habitat: Mainly a moorland species in the UK.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2018.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/08/2018125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
1850+25TM05 - Stowmarket/Needham Market
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Docks and Sorrels
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
     
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