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Aethes rubigana
Approx Length (c. 8.5mm) Wingspan (14-17 mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Aethes cnicana

(Westwood, 1854)49.127

A widespread and fairly common species across much of our region, in various different habitats. Easily confused with the slightly more frequent Aethes rubigana and dissection may sometimes be required to separate worn examples.

Recorded in 40 (51%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1939.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Thistles
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU96
30/07/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireTQ08
08/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU49
08/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU97
30/06/20223VC22 - BerkshireSU97
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