Status
Local.
Please note Spilonota laricana was formerly thought a rather dark form of Spilonota ocellana but is now a distinct species, separated with care by more extensive grey suffusion over half the wing and more extensive black dashes.
However, a dark form of S. ocellana also occurs, where the paler areas of the wing are all darkened. S. laricana retains the pale dorsal central area. Spilonota ocellana also has a broader forewing.
Occurs in the southern half of Britain where it can be relatively common. Uncommonly recorded in Norfolk possibly due to confusion with the previous species.Verification Grade Comment: National Grade 4  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 26 (35%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1986.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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