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Clay Triple-lines
Cyclophora linearia

(Hübner, 1799) 1681 / 70.037

Davey, P., 2009: A species found in England, the larva feeding on beech (Fagus sylvatica). In Dorset, the moth is locally common in beech plantation and deciduous woodland containing mature beech, but rarely seen elsewhere. The national norm is for a single-brooded species from late May to early July, with a partial second brood between mid-August and mid-October. In Dorset the first brood emerges in early-May, and a second brood follows in late June. The second brood is, on average, twice as... Read More

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: May - July, (August - October)
Foodplant:   Beech
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/202319SY49 Bridport
07/09/202319SY99 Lytchett Matravers
05/09/202319ST90 Spetisbury
30/08/202319SY66 Portland Bill
28/08/202329SY49 Bridport

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