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Schrankia taenialis
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Blackhouse Wood VC37. 05/08/2016

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White-line Snout
Schrankia taenialis

(Hübner, [1809]) 2482 / 72.062

A rare and local resident in south-west.

A species of damp woodland, including conifers, shaded hedge banks and open heathland.

Little is known of its early stages. Adults fly from dusk and are attracted to sugar and light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: July to Aug. (Sept - Oct)
Foodplant:   Not known in the wild
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
06/07/20202VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
26/07/20183VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
07/07/20184VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
26/06/20183VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
22/07/20171VC37 - WorcestershireSO86

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