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Sunira circellaris
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Sunira circellaris

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2262 / 73.192
=Agrochola circellaris

A common resident.

A species of broadleaved woodland, parkland and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg, the adults are attracted to light.

Recorded in 102 (73%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-19mm
Flight: September - October
Foodplant:   Wych Elm, Aspen, poplars, sallows, Ash
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
30/11/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
10/11/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
09/11/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
08/11/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO97
07/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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