Erebidae : Boletobiinae
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Beautiful Hook-tip
Laspeyria flexula

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2473 / 72.069

Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in south-east Britain but absent elsewhere, the larva feeding on various lichens growing on the twigs and branches of deciduous and coniferous trees. In Dorset, the moth is frequent in lichen-rich woodland and largely absent from open habitat; it has yet to be recorded on Portland for example. Elsewhere, the moth is at low density. Unusually early and late dates are as follows: Bracketts Coppice, at MV on 6 May 2000 (J Astley), Shaggs, at MV on 22 April... Read More

Recorded in 40 (100%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/201929SY98 Wareham
07/08/201919SY98 Wareham
03/08/201919SY98 Wareham
01/08/201919SY39 Lyme Regis
28/07/201919SY39 Lyme Regis

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