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Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2247 / 73.224
Photo © Matthew Casey,  02/10/2018 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 18-23mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
One of our most beautiful moths, translates as 'Marvel of the Day' in French.
Broad-leaved woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens.
Feeds at Ivy flowers and overripe berries and is infamous for sitting just outside of the trap at dawn, rather than in it!

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/11/2023127TG33Ridlington
19/11/2023128TF63Heacham
14/11/2023127TG42Eccles
10/11/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
08/11/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
08/11/2023128TF63Heacham
07/11/2023127TG42Eccles
07/11/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
07/11/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/11/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
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