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Hypsopygia glaucinalis
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Hypsopygia glaucinalis Hypsopygia glaucinalis Hypsopygia glaucinalis

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Hypsopygia glaucinalis

(Linnaeus, 1758)1415 / 62.076
=Orthopygia glaucinalis

A fairly common species across the region. Found in a range of habitats where the larvae feed on dead and decaying matter. The adults are attracted to light.

Recorded in 88 (63%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 23-30 mm.
Flight: Two Gens. July - Aug. Sept - Oct.
Foodplant:   Dry vegetable matter.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
17/11/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
24/10/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
23/10/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
15/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
08/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
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