Limacodidae
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Festoon
Apoda limacodes
(Hufnagel, 1766) 173 / 53.001

Norfolk status
Local.
Mature broadleaved woodland, hedges and heathland with mature oaks.
Flies mainly at night, occasionally flies in sunshine, high in the oak canopy.

Extremely good year for this species in 2017 with over 30 records and 100+ specimens recorded. It continues to be well recorded in recent years.

Recorded in 21 (28%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/07/2025127TG11Costessey
06/07/2025427TG11Costessey
05/07/20252128TL79Cranwich Heath
05/07/2025+28TL78Weeting
04/07/2025127TG11Costessey
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Forewing: M 10-12mm. F 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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