Noctuidae : Dilobinae
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Diloba caeruleocephala

(Linnaeus, 1758) 73.033

Quite widespread in the region, but declining, in line with a national trend. Appears to be persisting more successfully in some areas than in others, in particular low-lying areas northeast of Oxford and in Buckinghamshire, and in east Berkshire.

Recorded in 48 (62%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Plum, Cherry, Crab Apple
Red List Status: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining Species (BAP R)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
31/10/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU87
29/10/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU97
29/10/20226VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP61
29/10/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP61
28/10/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP71

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