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Patania ruralis

(Scopoli, 1763)1405 / 63.038
=Pleuroptya ruralis

A familiar and very common species, found in a wide range of habitats where nettles occur. Adults are readily disturbed during the day and later come to light.

Recorded in 125 (89%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 26-40 mm.
Flight: July and August.
Foodplant:   Nettle.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/10/2022+VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
20/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
11/09/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
05/09/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ51
03/09/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
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