Photo © Mike Wall
Dusky Marbled Brown
Gluphisia crenata
Checklist Number71.026 [B&F: 2016]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Notodontidae |
| Subfamily: | Pygaerinae |
| Genus: | Gluphisia |
| Species: | crenata |
| Authority: | (Esper, 1785) |
Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from mainland Europe, appearing in southern England. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 30-38 mm. Resembles Lunar Marbled Brown Drymonia ruficornis: voucher specimen should be retained for confirmation of identification. Larva feeds on Aspen and Poplar, no evidence of breeding in the UK.
