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Photo © Gillian Nash,  ST6108 - November 2018 Dark Chestnut on left Chestnut on right

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Chestnut
Conistra vaccinii

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2258 / 73.194

Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain, the polyphagous larva feeding nocturnally on various deciduous trees and shrubs. In Dorset, the moth ranges from locally abundant in deciduous woodland to rare in open situations. The adult is usually active during the milder spells in mid-winter.

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-15mm
Flight: September - May
Foodplant:   Oaks, elms, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch and docks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
30/12/201929SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
28/12/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
06/12/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
27/11/201939SY58 Abbotsbury
27/11/201919SY39 Lyme Regis

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