2305 Small Angle Shades, Euplexia lucipara, (Linnaeus, 1758)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and common
Habitats :
Gardens, heathland, fens, woodland, grassland and scrub
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; late May to August. A reported occasional partial second brood September does not appear to occur in the county
Larval foodplants :
Bracken, but also various herbaceous and woody plants
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Wide spread, but not very common and usually found singly, with us. At light at Beccles in 1892, about Ipswich, Hemley and at Monks Soham; on sugar at Fritton, &c. Gorleston.
Wingspan details :
Forewing 14-17mm, Wingspan 30-35mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Wyken Wood, Suffolk (27.v.2005) © Lee Gregory
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