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Dusky Marbled Brown

Gluphisia crenata

Checklist Number
71.026 [B&F: 2016]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Notodontidae
Subfamily:Pygaerinae
Genus:Gluphisia
Species:crenata
Authority:(Esper, 1785)

Very rare immigrant (less than 10 previous UK records) from mainland Europe, appearing in southern England. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 30-38 mm. Resembles Lunar Marbled Brown Drymonia ruficornis: voucher specimen should be retained for confirmation of identification. Larva feeds on Aspen and Poplar, no evidence of breeding in the UK.