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Sprawler
Asteroscopus sphinx (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Psaphidinae
2227 / 73.065
Photo © Murray Smith,  12/11/2021 - Lingwood

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 17-22mm.
Flight: One generation Oct-Dec.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees.
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Late-flying species from late October to December.
Broad-leaved woodland and other wooded areas.
No other similar species has such a late flight period.

The vernacular name 'Sprawler' comes from the larva's habit of throwing back its head in defensive.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/11/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
30/11/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
25/11/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
24/11/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
16/11/2024527TM29Saxlingham Nethergate
16/11/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
16/11/2024128TF92North Elmham
16/11/2024127TM18Winfarthing
15/11/2024128TF63Dersingham
15/11/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
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