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Sallow

Cirrhia icteritia

Checklist Number
73.182 [B&F: 2274]

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

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Xyleninae
Genus:Cirrhia
Species:icteritia
Authority:(Hufnagel, 1766)

Common in broad-leaved woodland, fens, heathland, moorland and gardens throughout the British Isles, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 34-38 mm. Usually unmistakable, although several not infrequent almost plain forms can be confusing, the wing-shape (costa straight and termen convex at apex) is diagnostic. Larva feeds within catkins of Black and White Poplar, and Sallow, 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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Adult
Larval

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)