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Maple Prominent
Ptilodon cucullina ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2009 / 71.022
Photo © Dave Jones,  23/06/2018 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Coxcomb Prominent
Ptilodon capucina
Forewing: 15-20mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Field Maple, Sycamore
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
White blotch along outer edge of forewing characteristic.
Woodland and chalk downland.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/09/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
01/09/2024+27TG41Filby
30/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
28/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
27/08/2024128TF63Snettisham
27/08/2024127TG24Overstrand
26/08/2024127TG14West Runton
23/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
23/08/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
21/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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