Autumnal Moth (Epirrita autumnata) - West Midlands Moths - The macro and micro moths of the West Midlands.

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Autumnal Moth

Epirrita autumnata

(Borkhausen, 1794)

1797 / 70.109

Common residentNote: Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

Most numerous in broadleaved woodland but also found in hedgerows, gardens, scrub.

Overwinters as an egg while adults fly readily from dusk and come to light.

Note: Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 53 (38%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing:	16-20mm.
Flight:	October - November
Foodplant:	Birch and Alder
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date	#	VC	10k Area
11/11/2024	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO74
18/10/2024	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO66
08/11/2023	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO74
09/10/2023	1	VC40 - Shropshire	SO58
30/10/2022	5	VC40 - Shropshire	SO48

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