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Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2247 / 73.224
Photo © Dave Jones,  27/10/2015 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 18-23mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
One of our most beautiful moths, translates as 'Marvel of the Day' in French.
Broad-leaved woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens.
Feeds at Ivy flowers and overripe berries and is infamous for sitting just outside of the trap at dawn, rather than in it!

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/11/2024327TG33Ridlington
30/11/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
14/11/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
13/11/2024127TG23North Walsham
12/11/2024128TF63Heacham
12/11/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
12/11/2024227TG13Hempstead
11/11/2024128TF63Heacham
11/11/2024227TG23North Walsham
10/11/2024127TG20Poringland
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