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Cyclophora punctaria
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Maiden's Blush
Cyclophora punctaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1680 / 70.036

Fairly common in the south of the region becoming scarcer further north.

A species of oak woodland.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults occasionally visit flowers or rest on leaves of oaks during the day.

Can be extremely difficult to distinguish from other British Cyclophora.

Recorded in 91 (65%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: May - July, July - September
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
09/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
08/09/20242VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
08/09/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
08/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
07/09/2024+VC36 - HerefordshireSO36

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