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Stilbia anomala
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Anomalous
Stilbia anomala

(Haworth, 1812) 2394 / 73.061

An uncommon and local resident.

A species of moorland and heathland.

Overwinters as a larva. Males fly from dusk and come readily to light; the females less so.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 18 (13%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1890.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-17mm
Flight: August - September
Foodplant:   Wavy Hair-grass and Tufted Hair-grass
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
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
30/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
04/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO39
12/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
26/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO38
08/08/2022+VC36 - HerefordshireSO23

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