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Epirrhoe tristata
Photo © John Lyden,  Clun Forest, Shropshire. 25 June 2024

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Small Argent and Sable
Epirrhoe tristata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1737 / 70.060

A very local and uncommon resident. Last recorded in Staffordshire in 1977 and yet to be found in Worcestershire.

A species of moorland, upland woodland and hedgerows.

Flies in the sunshine and also at dusk.

Note Similar to Common Carpet but restricted habitat should preclude that species in many cases. Check too for chequered fringes to the wing which has browner markings too.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 24 (17%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1865.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-13mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Heath Bedstraw
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
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
31/07/20249VC36 - HerefordshireSO37
10/05/20243VC36 - HerefordshireSO37
30/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO28
30/06/2020+VC40 - ShropshireSO28
27/06/20201VC40 - ShropshireSO28

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