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Sycamore
Acronicta aceris (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2279 / 73.039
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 17.7.14 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala
Foodplant:   Sycamore, Field Maple, maples, Horse-chestnut
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 including parks and gardens.

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
05/09/2022+22SU66 - Burghfield Common / Mortimer
04/09/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
21/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
18/07/2022+24SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
17/07/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
Further info: Acronicta aceris
 
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