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Orange Moth
Angerona prunaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1924 / 70.230
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Bernwood Forest 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   A range of broadleaved woody plants, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Honeysuckle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Very local in the region, in woodland on clay soil. May still be present in the south.

Recorded in 14 (18%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/06/2022124SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
21/06/2022324SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
21/06/2022324SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
21/06/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
16/06/2020124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
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