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Epirrita dilutata
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Pale November Moth
Epirrita christyi

(Allen, 1906) 1796 / 70.108

Davey, P., 2009: Widespread and locally common in Britain, the larva feeding on deciduous trees. The shape of the post-median fascia on the forewing forms an obtuse angle where it curves around the discal spot. In Dorset, the moth is likely to be most common in woodland on chalky soils.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 6 (15%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1995.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-20mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Beech, birches, elms, Alder, Hazel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
29/10/201919SY39 Lyme Regis
23/10/201919SY79 Puddletown
23/10/201219ST91 Tarrant Gunville
23/10/201219ST91 Tarrant Gunville
23/10/201219ST91 Tarrant Gunville

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