Photo © Svein Bekkum
Softly's Shoulder-knot
Lithophane consocia
Checklist Number73.204 [B&F: 2238a]
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Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Very rare immigrant from northern and eastern Europe, recorded in Britain just once: one was caught in an actinic light-trap in Hampstead, London, on 21 September 2001. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 41-46 mm. Very similar to the nominate subspecies of Conformist L. furcifera. Larva feeds on Alder, Silver Birch, Downy Birch and Hazel.
