Limacodidae
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Festoon
Apoda limacodes

(Hufnagel, 1766) 173 / 53.001

Norfolk status
Local.
Mature broadleaved woodland, hedges and heathland with mature oaks.
Flies mainly at night, occasionally flies in sunshine, high in the oak canopy.

Extremely good year for this species in 2017 with over 30 records and 100+ specimens recorded. It continues to be well recorded in recent years.

Recorded in 19 (26%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
24/09/2023+28TL98West Harling Heath
28/07/2023127TG11Taverham
27/07/2023127TG11Costessey
17/07/2023227TG11Costessey
13/07/2023127TG11Costessey
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Forewing: M 10-12mm. F 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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