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Brown Scallop
Philereme vetulata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1791 / 70.118

Davey, P., 2009: Found in south and south-east England, but very local elsewhere in England and Wales, the larva feeding on buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). In Dorset, the moth is local, at low density, and occupies the same habitat types as the Tissue1790, and in addition, neutral grassland sites. On chalky soils the foodplant is buckthorn, on sandy soil, for example at Hurn, the foodplant is alder buckthorn (Frangula alnus), and on neutral soil both buckthorn species may be used. The following... Read More

Recorded in 24 (60%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Buckthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/202319SY79 Puddletown
12/07/202339SY99 Lytchett Matravers
07/07/202319ST61 Sherborne
07/07/202319ST61 Sherborne
07/07/202319ST61 Sherborne

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