Noctuidae : Dilobinae
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Figure of Eight
Diloba caeruleocephala

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2020 / 73.033

General comments:
Declining resident - extremely local and scarce.

National populations have suffered a 95 per cent decline since 1970. This seems to be reflected in Hertfordshire and Middlesex, where it has vanished from most places where it was once numerous. The larvae are distinctive and easily beaten from the foodplant - they should be searched for (and reported!).

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 23 (56%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/11/2023120TL22 - Stevenage
02/11/2023120TL31 - Hertford
30/10/2023220TL22 - Stevenage
30/10/2023220TL22 - Stevenage
27/10/2023120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Plum, Cherry, Crab Apple
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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