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Leucodonta bicoloria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2012 / 71.019
Photo © Dave Grundy,  attracted to moth traps, SW Ireland, 13/06/2015

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: June
Foodplant:   Birches
Red List: Regionally Extinct (RE)
GB status: Extinct
Former Status: Resident
Verification Grade:

This mythical species was recorded at Burnt Wood, Staffordshire in 1865 when it caused quite a stir!

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1861.
Last Recorded in 1865.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
1865139SJ73 - Loggerheads/Burnt Wood
1861139SJ73 - Loggerheads/Burnt Wood
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