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Cucullia verbasci
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Mullein
Cucullia verbasci

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2221 / 73.058
=Shargacucullia verbasci

A common resident.

Found in many habitats, often in parks and gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa, sometimes for a number of years. The adults come to light.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 19-24mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Mulleins, figworts and buddleias
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Star-wort | Toadflax Brocade >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
06/07/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSK22 -
05/07/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
30/06/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66 -
29/06/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK04 -
25/06/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86

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