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Red-headed Chestnut
Conistra erythrocephala
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 73.198

A scarce immigrant in Britain, not recorded in the region for over 100 years.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 1859.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Woody plants such as oaks, elms and Hornbeam, and herbaceous plants
Red List Status: Regionally Extinct (RE)
GB Status: Extinct / Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
October 18591VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU88
01/01/1850 to 31/12/1906+VC22 - BerkshireSU88

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