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Cyclophora ruficiliaria
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Cyclophora ruficiliaria Cyclophora ruficiliaria

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Jersey Mocha
Cyclophora ruficiliaria

(Herrich-Schäffer, 1855) 1678a / 70.034

A recent colonist on the south coast, expanding northwards.

Can be extremely difficult to distinguish from other British Cyclophora, especially 2nd generation C. linearia.

Verification Grade Comment: Dissection of males is considered the only reliable distiguishing feature.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2024.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: July-Sept
Foodplant:   Quercus
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Not Assessed
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3/4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
27/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86

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