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– Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
– care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely – quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Epiblema cirsiana (Knapweed Root-borer)
ID pointers: Large white torno-apical blotch as well as the large white medio-dorsal blotch and a grey hindwing.
Distribution: (Last record: 6 January 2023 at Hathersage ) – Harrison & Sterling 9 accounts widespread between 1917 – 1963; DaNES 6 records – 1979-2010 and iRecord 6 records 2014-2023
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*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Last Recorded Year: 2023
Last Recorded By – The late Claire Miles
Last Recorded General Area – Hathersage
Selected Images:
Hathersage (2022) (2023) The late Claire Miles©
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