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Balsam Carpet
Xanthorhoe biriviata

(Borkhausen, 1794) 1721 / 70.050

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (3%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2015.
Last Recorded in 2016.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: Two Generations. Apr-Jun. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:   Orange and Small Balsam
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/201629SZ09 Poole
30/08/201619SZ09 Poole
27/08/201619SZ09 Poole
23/08/201619SZ09 Poole
22/08/201619SZ09 Poole

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