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2018 Scarce Chocolate-tip (Clostera anachoreta) ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - (Notodontidae / Notodontinae)


Status: RDB1
Notes: Endangered, south-eastern England, predominantly coastal. Wingspan 36-38mm. Nocturnal; April to May, late July to August and October, final (partial) generation in the south only. Frequents shingle beaches; 0-50m. Larva June to J uly and August to September, over-wintering as a pupa. Larva feeds on Grey Willow, Sallow, Aspen and Poplar.

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