FLOUNCED CHESTNUT Agrochola helvola         UK  BAP (Research only) species
One record from ND12 in 1959, one from ND35 in 1961 and four records totaling 11 individuals from ND02 in 2021
Said by Rosie to be not uncommon in Region 2 and 4. 
Scottish Status: Widespread but local, Highlands; absent S - stable. UK Status: Common
UK  abundance and distribution trends show major long-term decreases (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Cathness: 1st to 4th September

MA:P:  black dots last record pre 2000  green dots last record 2020 to present
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