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Gypsy Moth
Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2034 / 72.011
Photo © Nigel Partridge,  14-08-2020 Loosley Row, Bucks

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Black Arches
Lymantria monacha
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List:
GB Status: Naturalised / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant (Former )
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A naturalised adventive that has spread into the region in the last few years, with evidence of breeding in a number of places. Occurs in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 42 (54%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1700.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/11/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
03/09/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
02/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
21/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
21/08/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
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