Photo © Mike Wall

Dingy Shears

Apterogenum ypsillon

Checklist Number
73.222 [B&F: 2314]

Verification
Record will normally be accepted but photo evidence may be required - check with CMR if not sure of identity

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Xyleninae
Genus:Apterogenum
Species:ypsillon
Authority:([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Local in damp woodland, marshes and fens throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight scattered through the three vice-counties, mainly along the river valleys. Wingspan 32-42 mm. Characterised by the pale, sinuous subterminal line, often edged basally by two or more moderately distinct, dark wedge-shaped spots (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on catkins and leaves of Eared Willow, Grey Willow, Goat Willow, Sallow, Black Poplar and White Poplar, over-wintering as an egg.

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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Larval

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Records by week (larval)