Erebidae : Lymantriinae
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Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
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Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda
(Linnaeus, 1758) 72.015

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland and other habitats.

Recorded in 70 (90%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
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
01/10/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU77 -
29/09/20222VC22 - BerkshireSU49 -
26/09/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU97 -
05/09/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU87 -
28/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU56

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