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Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2247 / 73.224
Photo © Brian Jones,  13/10/11 Belton Common VC25

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 18-23mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally common on sugar in woods, e.g. Bentley and Fritton; Monks Soham on ivy; Gorleston, &c.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Adults frequent at light traps, but only occasional on Ivy blossom.

Identification: This beautiful species is unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland, parkland, hedgerows, gardens.

Recorded in 48 (83%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/11/2024125TM25Wickham Market/Otley
10/11/2024225TM34Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
10/11/2024325TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
10/11/2024125TM13Brantham/Holbrook
10/11/2024125TM25Wickham Market/Otley
10/11/2024125TM46Minsmere/Leiston
09/11/2024125TM57Southwold
08/11/2024225TM34Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
08/11/2024125TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
08/11/2024125TM59Lowestoft
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