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- Extinct Species
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- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Figure of Eighty and Oak Lutestring – Retained specimen and/or Quality photographs required
ID pointers: Characterised by its four cross-lines, or ‘lutestrings’ on the inner part of the forewing, this species sometimes shows a slight purplish tinge when fresh.
Distribution: (Last record: 1905 ) - Probably a former resident but now extinct in the county. Only two records known – 1853 & prior to 1905 – Ashbourne area.
*** Last updated on 6 April 2025 by TD ***
Last Recorded Year: 1905
Last Recorded By - Not Recorded
Last Recorded General Area - Not Recorded
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