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Red-headed Chestnut
Conistra erythrocephala

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2261 / 73.198

General comments:
Former immigrant.

The moth was first recorded in Britain in 1847 and was allegedly resident from that year to about 1874 in East Sussex. It is otherwise known as a very rare immigrant, with two records in our area: St. Albans in 1865 and Bishops Stortford, 9th October 1956, this latter, supported by a specimen.

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Recorded in 2 (5%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1866.
Last Recorded in 1956.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/01/1956120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
1866120TL10 - St Albans
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Forewing: 16mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov. (Mar-April)
Foodplant:   Oaks, elms, Hornbeam
Red List: Regionally Extinct (RE)
GB Status: Extinct / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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