Erebidae : Scoliopteryginae
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Scoliopteryx libatrix
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2469 / 72.001

Morley's Final Catalogue: Scattered throughout the county, but far less profusely than in southern England. Recently noted at Bentley woods, Melton, occasionally hibernating in Monks Shoam House during 1905-30, Beccles, Fritton, Hopton and Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded, overwinters as an adult.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland, marshes, parkland, gardens.

Recorded in 47 (81%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/01/2024225TM05 - Stowmarket/Needham Market
05/12/2023825TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
11/11/2023726TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
09/11/2023225TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
23/10/2023325TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 19-23mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Nov. (Mar-Jun after hibernation)
Foodplant:   Willows, Aspen and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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