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Aporophyla nigra
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Aporophyla nigra

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Black Rustic
Aporophyla nigra

(Haworth, 1809) 2232 / 73.233

A common resident across the region.

Found in a range of open habitats from gardens to moorland.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults are attracted to light and sugar and will also visit Ivy blossom.

Recorded in 100 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1926.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-21mm
Flight: September - October
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
10/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
10/11/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
10/11/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
08/11/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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