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Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1884 / 70.205
Photo © Dave Appleton,  31/07/2016 - North Elmham - presumed melanic aberration

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Clouded Magpie
Abraxas sylvata
Forewing: 18-25mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Privet, Red and Black Currant ...
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Largest of the black and white geometrid moths.

A Nationally declining species with far fewer records than 30 years ago. Well recorded along the Norfolk coast and in the Broads in recent years.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/09/2023127TG42Eccles
01/09/2023127TG42Eccles
31/08/2023127TG42Eccles
25/08/2023227TG42Eccles
24/08/2023127TG42Eccles
23/08/2023527TG42Eccles
23/08/2023127TG23Trimingham
22/08/2023427TG42Eccles
21/08/2023427TG42Eccles
21/08/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
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