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Dark Crimson Underwing
Catocala sponsa (Linnaeus, 1767)
Erebidae: Erebinae
2455 / 72.081
Photo © Les Evans-Hill,  Dark/Light Crimson Underwing Comparison

Similar West Midlands Species
Light Crimson Underwing
Catocala promissa
Red Underwing
Catocala nupta
Forewing: 29-34mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Nationally Rare
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare species. There was an increase in sightings of this species in England in 2020.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2020.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
16/08/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
10/08/2023137SO85 - Worcester
01/09/2022137SP06 - Redditch
09/09/2021137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
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