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Beautiful Marbled
Eublemma purpurina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Erebidae: Boletobiinae
2409a / 72.074
Photo © Miranda Whitten-Walker,  Lot-et-Garonne, France, Sept 2022, attracted to actinic light.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 10-15mm
Flight: Double-brooded on the continent; May to June and August to September
Foodplant:   Thistles
Red List:
GB status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare migrant.

A species of open and disturbed ground.

No evidence of overwintering, Adults may be seen by day or may be attracted light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (2%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2016.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/2023139SP09 - Sandwell Valley
14/08/2020136SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
30/08/2016136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
Further info: Eublemma purpurina
 
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