SPINACH Eulithis mellinata       UK BAP (Research only) species  
Rare - 5 records from only two sites
Scottish Status:Scattered and scarce lowland - major decline, current status uncertain. UK Status: Common
UK distribution and abundance has decreased severely since 1970 (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths)
First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 5th August to 17th August


MAP: red dots last record 2010 to 2019

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