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Dusky-lemon Sallow
Cirrhia gilvago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2275 / 73.183
Photo © John Marchant,  22/09/2024 - Winfarthing

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Sallow
Cirrhia icteritia
Pale-lemon Sallow
Cirrhia ocellaris
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Wych Elm.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Thinly locally distributed in Norfolk.
A declining species in England and Wales in broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows and areas with Wych Elm.

Overwinters as an egg, with adult moths occurring in the Autumn, occasionally found feeding at Ivy flowers and overripe berries.

Recorded in 54 (73%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/10/2024127TG42Eccles
04/10/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
30/09/2024128TF74Holme NNR
23/09/2024127TM18Tibenham
22/09/2024127TM18Winfarthing
06/10/2023127TG50Great Yarmouth (North Beach)
28/09/2023128TF61Shouldham Warren
26/09/2023127TG11Costessey
26/09/2023128TF62King's Lynn
25/10/2022127TM49Thurlton
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