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Euphyia unangulata
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Euphyia unangulata Euphyia unangulata Euphyia unangulata Euphyia unangulata

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Sharp-angled Carpet
Euphyia unangulata
(Haworth, 1809) 1794 / 70.065

An uncommon and local resident in the south and east of the region.

A species of woodland and wooded hedgerows.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults fly from dusk and come to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 27 (19%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Unknown
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
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
01/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
28/08/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
19/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
02/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
20243VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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