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Frosted Green
Polyploca ridens (Fabricius, 1787)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1660 / 65.015
Photo © Brian Jones,  17/4/2010 Belton, Norfolk

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation. Apr-May.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak. Sessile Oak and Turkey Oak.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Mature woodland flying early in the year.

Predominantly dark green, but does show variable colourings often appearing brown.

Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
18/04/2024127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
14/04/2024127TG42Eccles
14/04/2024327TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
14/04/2024227TG30Blofield / Lingwood
14/04/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
14/04/2024127TG11Costessey
13/04/2024227TG20Poringland
13/04/2024527TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
13/04/2024427TG30Blofield / Lingwood
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