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Orange Sallow
Tiliacea citrago

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2271 / 73.179
=Xanthia citrago

An uncommon though local resident.

Found in parks, gardens, suburban avenues where Limes are planted.

Overwinters as an egg while adults come to light and to sugar and wine ropes.

Recorded in 67 (48%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: August - October
Foodplant:   Limes
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO99
07/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
07/10/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
07/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ90
03/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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