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Cilix glaucata (Scopoli, 1763)
Drepanidae: Drepaninae
1651 / 65.007
Photo © Matthew Casey,  12/07/2019 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 10-13mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Crab Apple.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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This moth has delicate silvery markings on some of the veins, and these suggest a character in the Chinese alphabet, hence its common name. This mixture of white with brown markings provides excellent camouflage. When at rest, with its head tucked away under its thorax, and its feet well hidden away under its wings, the moth looks just like a bird dropping!

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
20/09/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
10/09/2023327TG42Eccles
10/09/2023127TG10Bowthorpe
10/09/2023+27TG13Erpingham
09/09/2023327TG42Eccles
09/09/2023127TG10Bowthorpe
09/09/2023128TF82East Rudham
09/09/2023127TG13Erpingham
09/09/2023127TG23North Walsham
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