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Broom Moth
Ceramica pisi

(Linnaeus, 1758) 73.271
=Melanchra pisi

Formerly widespread across the region, but declining and becoming increasingly local, in line with the wider trend in other parts of southern England. Occurs in a wide range of rough, open scrubby habitats.

Recorded in 52 (67%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Woody and herbaceous plants
Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU)
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
13/06/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU38
09/09/20211VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP91 -
04/06/2019+VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP84
31/05/2019+VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP91
25/06/20184VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP91

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