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Green-brindled Crescent
Allophyes oxyacanthae
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2245 / 73.068

General comments:
Widespread and common resident, but avoiding urban areas.

Most frequent in association with structurally well-developed woodland edges and mature, unmanaged hedges. The melanic form, capucina Milliere is frequent in light traps.

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Sprawler | Early Grey >

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/11/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
05/11/2024120TL31 - Hertford
03/11/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
03/11/2024120TL31 - Hertford
02/11/2024120SP90 - Berkhamsted
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Dog-rose, Crab Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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