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Leopard Moth
Zeuzera pyrina (Linnaeus, 1761)
Cossidae: Zeuzerinae
161 / 50.002
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2015

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Puss Moth
Cerura vinula
Foodplant:   Many woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common in the region in a wide range of habitats.

Recorded in 65 (83%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1200.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/2022122SU77 - Reading
07/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
03/08/2022122SU28 - Shrivenham / Ashbury
28/07/2022+22SU77 - Reading
23/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Zeuzera pyrina
 
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