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Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2247 / 73.224
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Tidbury Green, West Midlands.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 18-23mm
Flight: September - October
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common resident found across the region and one that has increased in the last 30 years.

A species of woodland, parkland and hedgerows; also some gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and comes to light and sugar.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/11/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
12/11/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
12/11/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
11/11/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
11/11/2022140SO48 - Craven Arms
Further info: Griposia aprilina
 
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