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Festoon
Apoda limacodes

(Hufnagel, 1766) 53.001

A formerly very local woodland species in Britain that has recently increased its range to become widespread in the south of our region, from where there were only 3 records in the 20th century. Recent records include individuals away from woodland.

Recorded in 20 (26%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
25/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU57
21/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU57
17/07/20222VC22 - BerkshireSU57
13/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU57
12/07/20224VC22 - BerkshireSU57

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