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Short-cloaked Moth
Nola cucullatella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Nolidae: Nolinae
2077 / 74.003
Photo © Will Bown,  Winterborne Stickland - Jul 2013

Similar Dorset Species: None
Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Apple, Pear, Plum
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Davey, P., 2009: A species occurring in England and Wales, the larva feeding on hawthorn (Crataegus spp.), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), plum (Prunus spp.), apple (Malus spp.) and pear (Pyrus spp.). In Dorset, the moth is locally common in coastal localities where blackthorn thickets grow. Inland, the moth is local and at low density, and is chiefly associated with blackthorn and hawthorn scrub; it also occurs in town gardens and orchards where fruit trees have been planted.

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
11/09/201919SY67 - Portland / Weymouth
16/07/201919SY67 - Portland / Weymouth
14/07/201919SY67 - Portland / Weymouth
13/07/201919ST61 - Sherborne
11/07/201919SY68 - Weymouth / Martinstown
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