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Frosted Green
Polyploca ridens (Fabricius, 1787)
Drepanidae: Thyatirinae
1660 / 65.015
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  01/05/2019 - Peddars Way

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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
08/04/2024127TG42Eccles
08/04/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
08/04/2024827TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
08/04/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
08/04/2024128TF63Heacham
08/04/2024227TG14Felbrigg / Runton
08/04/2024227TG11Costessey
08/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
08/04/2024328TL99Griston / Northacre
07/04/2024+27TG13Wickmere
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