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Yellow-tail
Euproctis similis (Fuessly, 1775)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2030 / 72.013
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Forewing: M 16-22mm. F17-23mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Adults have a bold yellow/orange tip to the abdomen and one or more black spots at the corner of the white forewing.

Usually one generation in July - August. Recently a small second generation occurring in October has been noted.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
03/11/2024128TF63Heacham
29/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
26/10/2024127TG42Eccles
25/10/2024128TF92Stibbard
23/10/2024128TF63Heacham
16/10/2024127TG42Eccles
08/10/2024127TG32Ingham
08/10/2024127TG51Scratby
06/10/2024127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
06/10/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
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