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Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2291 / 73.047
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 18.6.13 (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala
Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis
Foodplant:   Ash and Wild Privet
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common across the region, in woodland and other habitats. Greatly increased, in line with the trend more widely across Britain.

Recorded in 66 (85%) 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
18/10/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
21/08/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
11/08/2022122SU66 - Burghfield Common / Mortimer
09/08/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
08/08/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
Further info: Craniophora ligustri
 
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