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Flame
Axylia putris

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2098 / 73.328

General comments:
Ubiquitous.

There has been a shift in the timing of the single generation of adults, from mid-May to the end of July in the past to about early June to the very end of August, varying between years with the advancement or otherwise of the season.

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/2024221TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
30/05/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
13/08/2023120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
29/07/2023220TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
28/07/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
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VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Many low growing plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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