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Amblyptilia acanthadactyla

(Hübner, 1830)1497 / 45.010

General comments:

Widespread and common resident, potentially ubiquitous.
This moth was a very local and rare beast in our area from at least the 1980s to 2002; the lack of historic records suggests that it has been uncommon for rather longer. It started to increase during 2002 becoming widespread and very common from 2003 onwards, affecting both vice-counties equally.

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/03/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
18/03/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
14/02/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
13/02/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
12/02/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
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Wingspan: 17-23mm.
Flight: Two Generations. July. Sep-May. (Hibernating)
Foodplant:   Large range of plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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