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Clouded Magpie
Abraxas sylvata (Scopoli, 1763)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1885 / 70.206
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Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata
Forewing: 18-22mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Wych Elm, English Elm and Japanese Golden Elm.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local, widely distributed in Norfolk.

Found mainly in woodland where Elm can be found.

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
21/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
15/09/2024128TL79Cranwich
15/09/2024128TL79Cranwich
15/09/2024228TL79Cranwich
07/09/2024228TL89Mundford
28/08/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
22/08/2024128TL79Mundford
15/08/2024128TL79Mundford
13/08/2024128TL79Mundford
11/08/2024+28TL79Cranwich
Further info: Abraxas sylvata
 
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