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Griposia aprilina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2247 / 73.224
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 08/10/2022

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and fairly common across the region. Most frequent in woodland but also occurs in other habitats. May be increasing, which would be in line with the national trend.

Recorded in 64 (82%) 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
17/11/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
12/11/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
12/11/2022122SU67 - Reading (W), Whitchurch
11/11/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
10/11/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
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