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Mother Shipton
Callistege mi
(Clerck, 1759) 2462 / 72.084
=Euclidia mi

General comments:
Widespread but local resident.

The Mother Shipton moth takes it name from the markings on the forewings which, if viewed with the outer edge of the wing to the bottom bear an uncanny resemblance to the face of a witch. The adults fly in sunshine over grasslands. It would be surprising if some areas currently lacking records do not also support the moth, but it quite clearly avoids the urban zone of western London.

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

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/06/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
30/05/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
27/05/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
18/05/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
18/05/2024121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, including Cock's-foot, Purple Moor-grass and Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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