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Crocallis elinguaria
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Scalloped Oak
Crocallis elinguaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1921 / 70.241

A common species found across the region.

A species of woodland, scrub, gardens, parks, hedgerows.

Overwinters as an egg, adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 121 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-22mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Broadleaved woody plants Hawthorn, Blackthorn etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/20244VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
06/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
20/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
18/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO58
12/08/2024+VC37 - WorcestershireSP07

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