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Pale Oak Beauty
Hypomecis punctinalis

(Scopoli, 1763) 1944 / 70.268

General comments:
Widespread but local resident.

Whilst oak is probably the favoured foodplant, birches will also suffice and so it is no surprise that Pale Oak Beauty is far more widespread than Great Oak Beauty and evidently thrives away from both ancient woodland and mature oak trees. Separating the two species may be difficult for the inexperienced.

Recorded in 35 (85%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1892.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/05/2024520TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
17/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
11/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
29/06/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
28/06/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
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Forewing: 22-26mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak, birches, Hazel, Hawthorn and sallows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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