Erebidae : Hypeninae
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Beautiful Snout
Hypena crassalis
(Fabricius, 1787) 2476 / 72.007

Fairly common but local.

A species of heathy woodland with Bilberry understorey. Can occur some distance from known sites.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults rest by day among their foodplant and can be easily disturbed. Comes to light later.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 50 (36%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Bilberry
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/10/20222VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
10/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
02/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
29/06/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
25/06/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85

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