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Mother Shipton
Callistege mi (Clerck, 1759)
Erebidae: Erebinae
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Photo © Dave Jones,  29/05/2021 - Hellington Low Common

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, including Cock's-foot, Purple Moor-grass and Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Grassland, heathland, meadows.
Day-flying moth, flying only in sunshine.
Mainly in the Brecks and north to the coast.
English name refers to the forewing markings, which appear to show an old lady or witch's head, refering to 'Old Mother Shipton', the 16th century Yorkshire witch!

(Note 2022 name change to Callistege mi)

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
26/06/2024128TF71West Bilney
25/06/2024128TF74Barrow Common
24/06/2024127TG04Salthouse
18/06/2024128TL79Cranwich
16/06/2024128TF72Hillington
06/06/2024128TL79Foulden
02/06/2024128TF74Holme NNR
02/06/2024+28TL79Mundford
01/06/2024128TF70Cockley Cley
01/06/2024128TF70Cockley Cley
Further info: Callistege mi
 
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