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Paysandisia archon
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Webbs Garden Centre, Hagley, Worcestershire. J. Tibbetts 21.8.23

Paysandisia archon Paysandisia archon

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Palm Moth
Paysandisia archon

(Burmeister, 1880) 384a / 51.0001

A rare adventive species in the UK accidentally introduced with imported palms. Originating from South America it is now naturalised in southern Europe and spreading. Just one recent West Midlands record from a garden centre in Hagley, Worcestershire.

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Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2023.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2024)
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO87

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