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Burnet Companion

Euclidia glyphica

Checklist Number
72.083 [B&F: 2463]

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

Classification

Family:Erebidae
Subfamily:Erebinae
Genus:Euclidia
Species:glyphica
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1758)

Common in grassland, flower meadows, downland, woodland rides, roadside verges and embankments throughout England, Wales and Ireland. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-32 mm. Unmistakable. Day-flying. Larva feeds on White and Red Clover, Common Bird's-foot Trefoil, Black Medick, Lucerne and Tufted Vetch, 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)