Clouded Magpie (Abraxas sylvata, (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information
This species is unlikely to be confused with any other except the much larger Magpie (A. grossulariata).

Pupates underground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 18-22mm.
Foodplant(s): Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra), English Elm (Ulmus procera), Japanese Golden Elm (Ulmus spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Woodland, parkland and scrub.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 July to 07 August

Similar Species

ex. larva, Monks Wood

Magpie Moth Abraxas grossulariata

1885 (ABH70.206) Clouded Magpie Abraxas sylvata, (Scopoli, 1763)

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