Lasiocampidae : Pinarinae
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Drinker
Euthrix potatoria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1640 / 66.010

General comments:
Widespread and very common in Hertfordshire, expected in most areas. Surprisingly scarce in Middlesex, where capture in light traps is only really expected in the north.

Hertfordshire Notes:
Foster (1937) lists the Drinker as common in all districts and our map indicates that this situation is unchanged with reports from the entire county - including the arable north-east. The species has neither increased nor decreased, as far as we are able to tell.

Middlesex Notes:
Confined to the northern boundary area with Hertfordshire from where it is perhaps spreading south - notably down the Colne Valley in the west. Recent records from the central area affect Hampstead Heath, Regents Park (London Zoo) and Tufnell Park. It is likely that non-availability of permanent habitat is an important restricting factor.

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/08/2023120TL31 - Hertford
09/08/2023120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
09/08/2023120TL43 - Meesden / Barley
08/07/2023120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
07/07/2023120SP91 - Tring
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Forewing: M 21-25mm. F 28-35mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Coarse grasses and reeds
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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