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Peach Blossom
Thyatira batis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1652 / 65.008
Photo © Antony Wren

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Bramble.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley's Final Catalogue: Far scarcer than in south-west England, but scattered all over the county, except perhaps on the Breck.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common across the county.

Life history: Single brooded in one long extended generation.

Identification: Unmistakable.

Habitats: Woodland, gardens, scrub.

Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1932.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
06/09/2023126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
21/08/2023125TM48 - Beccles/Brampton
15/08/2023125TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
11/08/2023126TM04 - Hadleigh
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