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Large Ranunculus
Polymixis flavicincta ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2252 / 73.237
Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 10/10/2009

Similar Upper Thames Species
Feathered Ranunculus
Polymixis lichenea
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and fairly common across the region, in a range of habitats but especially in gardens and other urban situations.

Recorded in 58 (74%) 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
26/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
25/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
23/10/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
13/10/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
13/10/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
Further info: Polymixis flavicincta
 
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