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Cilix glaucata
(Scopoli, 1763) 1651 / 65.007

A common resident throughout the region.

Found in hedgerows, scrub, gardens, open woodland.

Comes readily to light and overwinters as a pupa.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 10-13mm.
Flight: Two generations. April - June, July - September
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
18/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
08/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
08/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
08/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
06/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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