MOUSE MOTH Amphipyra tragopoginis       UK BAP (Research only) species  
Current status unknown. Recent records from ND26 in 2006 and ND37 in 2019
One record from Murkle Rothamsted site in 1991 and 2 historic records from Lybster and Wick
Rosie described it as not too common and possibly overlooked.
Photo © Mark Pewtress
Scottish Status: Common E scarcer W - decline in numbers. UK Status: Common
UK distribution has declined significantly and abundance severely since 1970 (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland;'s Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 29th July to 24th August


MAP: black dot last record pre 2000  blue dot last record 2000 to 2009 red dot last record 2010 to 2019

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