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Sabra harpagula (Esper, 1786)
Drepanidae: Drepaninae
1650 / 65.006
Photo © Dave Grundy,  attracted to moth lights, Wye Valley Woodlands, VC35, 01/07/13

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 36 - 42mm
Flight: June / July
Foodplant:   Small-leaved lime
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Nationally Rare
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Rare resident in the Wye Valley only.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 1967.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
01/07/1967136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
26/06/1966836SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
25/06/1966436SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
June 1961136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
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