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Bird's Wing
Dypterygia scabriuscula
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2301 / 73.105

An uncommon resident across most of the region though scarce in Herefordshire.

A species of broadleaved woodland, parks, gardens, heathland and scrubby areas.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults are attracted to light and sugar.

Recorded in 62 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Docks, Sorrel, Knotgrass
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
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
17/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
15/07/2023 to 21/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK00
08/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
07/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
07/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSO88

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