Rare immigrant from mainland Europe, appearing in southern England. There were about 11 authenticated specimens recorded up to 1934, since when recorded only twice: at Middleton-on-Sea, Sussex, in July 1963 and at Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, in August 2006. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there were two at Bembridge in the late 19th Century. Wingspan 42-50 mm. The most likely confusion species is Sorcerer Aedia leucomelas, which see for differences. Larva feeds on Evergreen Oak, very limited evidence of breeding in the UK.
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Detail records |
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VC10 Isle of Wight |
Bembridge (SZ68) | 13/09/1858 | one | Unknown | Adult |
Bembridge (SZ68) | 1867 | one | Harris | Adult |
Porchfield (SZ49) | 02-Jun-2012 | one | Angell, Barry | Adult |
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