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Brussels Lace
Cleorodes lichenaria

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1945 / 70.288

Davey, P., 2009: A frequent species confined to south-west Britain, rare elsewhere, the larva feeding on lichens (Usnea spp.) growing on oak (Quercus spp.), on hawthorn (Crateagus spp.), on field maple (Acer campestris), on blackthorn (Prunus spp.) and on rocks. In Dorset, the moth is widespread and often common in deciduous woodland and amongst scrub, particularly in the west of the county where lichen density is greater in a slightly more humid climate. Elsewhere, it is frequent only locally.... Read More

Recorded in 41 (103%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1932.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-18mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Lichens
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
24/09/202319SY79 Puddletown
17/09/202329SY79 Puddletown
17/09/202319SY49 Bridport
16/09/202319SY79 Puddletown
13/09/202319SY98 Wareham

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