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Scoliopteryx libatrix

Checklist Number
72.001 [B&F: 2469]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Erebidae
Subfamily:Scoliopteryginae
Genus:Scoliopteryx
Species:libatrix
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in broad-leaved woodland, fens, heathland, parks and gardens throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and generally common, and comes freely to sugar, and also to light before and after hibernation; hibernating moths can be found in sometimes large groups in cellars, garages and outhouses. Wingspan 46-52 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Grey Willow, Creeping Willow, Aspen, White Poplar and Black Poplar; often found on bushes of sallow, willow and poplar in late summer.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

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