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Double Kidney
Ipimorpha retusa
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Olive
Ipimorpha subtusa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2312 / 73.213

A fairly common resident, especially in the south of the region.

A species of broadleaved woodland, marshes, riverbanks, parks and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come to light and sugar.

Note resembles the rare Double Kidney but in that species the forewing quite hooked and the subterminal line is curved downwards, towards the wing tip. It is also darker, often with a pink tinge.

Recorded in 66 (47%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
13/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
28/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
19/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
07/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
13/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP07

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