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Pale November Moth
Epirrita christyi (Allen, 1906)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1796 / 70.108
Photo © Kate McCusker

Similar Dorset Species
November Moth
Epirrita dilutata
Autumnal Moth
Epirrita autumnata
Forewing: 15-20mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Beech, birches, elms, Alder, Hazel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

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)

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
24/10/200929SY79 - Puddletown
Further info: Epirrita christyi
 
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