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Burnet Companion
Euclidia glyphica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Erebinae
2463 / 72.083
Photo © Sue Pennell,  25/05/2019 - FC ride 154 Coldharbour near Foulden

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Clovers, Bird's-foot-trefoil, Black Medick and Lucerne other vetches and trefoils.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Mainly Breckland found species.
Day-flying moth, English name from the fact that it is often found in company with Burnet moths!
Meadows, woodland rides, embankments, grassland, usually on chalky soils

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/06/2024128TL78Weeting Heath
18/06/2024128TF83North Creake
18/06/2024428TL99Rockland All Saints
17/06/2024128TF83North Creake
16/06/2024128TL79Cranwich Heath
16/06/2024128TF91Beetley
13/06/2024128TF70Swaffham Heath
12/06/2024228TF72Flitcham
06/06/20241028TL99Rockland All Saints
05/06/2024228TF71Narborough Railway NNR
Further info: Euclidia glyphica
 
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