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Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2291 / 73.047
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 08/07/2022

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 (47%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
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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