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Hydriomena furcata
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May Highflyer
Hydriomena impluviata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1778 / 70.075

Davey, P., 2009: A local species in Britain, the larva feeding on alder (Alnus spp.). In Dorset, the moth is common in the valley swamps at Powerstock Common and in St Leonard's Peats within Hurn Forest where alder is the dominant tree species. The moth is also frequent in river courses and streams where alder occurs. It is seldom encountered far from damp alder-rich habitat.

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1929.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
15/06/2019+9SY58 Abbotsbury
05/06/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
04/06/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
03/06/2019+9SY39 Lyme Regis
02/06/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown

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