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Clouded Buff
Diacrisia sannio (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2059 / 72.023
Photo © Alan Prior,  Hednesford Hills LNR 29th June, 2008

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: M 19-22mm. F 17-20mm.
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants and heathers
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

An uncommon and local resident; Cannock Chase and Chartley Moss in Staffordshire being strongholds.

Found on heathland and moorland.

Overwinters as a small larva. The males come to light but rarely do females. Can be found resting during the day.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 14 (10%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
10/07/2022139SK02 - Blithfield/Chartley Moss
30/06/2021139SK02 - Blithfield/Chartley Moss
22/06/2021639SK02 - Blithfield/Chartley Moss
14/06/2021139SK01 - Cannock Chase/Rugeley
15/06/2020139SJ92 - Shugborough/Stafford/Doxey
Further info: Diacrisia sannio
 
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