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Leopard Moth
Zeuzera pyrina (Linnaeus, 1761)
Cossidae: Zeuzerinae
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Photo © Jim Swalwell,  Lynford July 19

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Forewing: 22-35mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Many woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Open woodland, scrub, gardens and parks.
Distinctive species with heavy black spotting on whitish wings, the male also having characteristic comb-like antennae.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/07/2025127TG42Eccles
14/07/2025127TG11Horsford
14/07/2025127TG23North Walsham
13/07/2025128TF62South Wootton
11/07/2025128TF63Dersingham
11/07/2025128TF83Syderstone
11/07/2025+27TG41Filby
10/07/2025127TG42Eccles
10/07/2025127TG31Acle
04/07/2025127TG42Eccles
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