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Gastropacha quercifolia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lasiocampidae: Pinarinae
1642 / 66.012
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Similar Cambs Species: None
Forewing: 28-42mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, other shrubs.
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 13 (35%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/2023429TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
06/07/2022129TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
23/06/2022229TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
22/06/2022+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
14/07/2021+29TL64 - Horseheath
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