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Sprawler

Asteroscopus sphinx

Checklist Number
73.065 [B&F: 2227]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Psaphidinae
Genus:Asteroscopus
Species:sphinx
Authority:(Hufnagel, 1766)

Common in broad-leaved woodland, gardens, and areas with scattered trees throughout England, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but not particularly common. Wingspan 38-50 mm. No other similar species has such a late flight period. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Goat Willow, Small-leaved Elm and Common Lime.

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
Main flight time
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Records by week (larval)