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White Satin
Leucoma salicis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2031 / 72.009
Photo © Matthew Casey,  10/07/2019 - Hethersett

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Forewing: 18-27mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Aspen, Poplars, Sallows and Willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Poplar plantations, fens, carr and other habitats where its foodplants are found across Norfolk.

Satin appearance of the wings gives rise to the vernacular name.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
30/08/2024427TG33Ridlington
15/08/2024+27TG41Filby
13/08/2024127TG10Bowthorpe
12/08/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/08/2024128TF63Heacham
10/08/2024127TG11Horsford
10/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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