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Orange Sallow
Tiliacea citrago

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2271 / 73.179
=Xanthia citrago

General comments:
Widespread but local; absent from many trap stations.

The map shows that the moth is present in scattered localities across much of the county, but the emphasis must be on the word 'scattered'. Larvae have been found on 'street' Lime in Bishops Stortford (Charles Watson) showing that there is no requirement for the native species. However, although larvae were abundant on one tree in front of Charles' house the adults very rarely attended the light trap to the rear. There are, therefore, likely to be sites in the county where the moth is present, but not recorded because light-trapping is the only recording method used. Sweeping lime foliage with a long-handled net during late April and May is likely to produce caterpillars if they are present.

Recorded in 30 (73%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/10/2023120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
08/10/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
08/10/2023121TQ28 - Hendon / Hampstead / Camden
07/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
06/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Lime
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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