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Glaucous Shears
Papestra biren
(Goeze, 1781) 73.272

A northern and western species found on heather moorland, recorded once in the region as a vagrant after strong westerly winds.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2020.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Woody and herbaceous plants
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Date#VC10k Area
22/05/20201VC23 - OxfordshireSP50

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