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Magpie
Abraxas grossulariata
Checklist Number70.205 [B&F: 1884]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Ennominae |
| Genus: | Abraxas |
| Species: | grossulariata |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Common on moorland, in gardens and allotments throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread, but far less common than in the past - it used to be a common garden moth throughout the region. Wingspan 42-48 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Heather, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Black Currant, Red Currant, Gooseberry and Spindle.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
