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Peach Blossom

Thyatira batis

Checklist Number
65.008 [B&F: 1652]

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

Classification

Family:Drepanidae
Subfamily:Thyatirinae
Genus:Thyatira
Species:batis
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in scrub, hedgerows and gardens throughout the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight fairly common, especially in open deciduous woodland where there is a good cover of Bramble. Wingspan 39-44 mm. The pink and brown petal-like markings on forewing are diagnostic (MBGBI Vol 7 part 2). Larva feeds on Bramble, over-wintering as a pupa.

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
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Adult
Larval

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Records by week (larval)