Erebidae : Lymantriinae
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Photo © David Hunt,  Harpenden, Hertfordshire (05/23) - Male

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Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
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Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2028 / 72.015

General comments:
Widespread and common resident

The more or less uniformly plain, dark form known as concolor Staudinger, is apparently scarce, though perhaps not always reported.

Recorded in 37 (90%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/06/2024120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
30/05/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
18/05/2024221TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
15/05/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
12/05/2024221TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
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Forewing: M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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