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Cymatophorina diluta
Photo © Neil Sherman,  Hamstreet woods, Kent. September 2014

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Oak Lutestring
Cymatophorina diluta

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1658 / 65.014

Morley's Final Catalogue: Very local, but by no means rare in only a few of our larger woods among oak and birch.

Recent Suffolk Status: Most of the recent records from one known site, with a single record from the Brecks in 2008. Older recorded sites have been searched with no success.

Life history: Single brooded.

Identification: Late flight season and the 2 brown bands across the wing make this species unmistakeable.

Habitats: Woodland, parkland with old Oaks.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (10%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 2008.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/08/2008+26TL88 - Thetford
18/09/2003125TM17 - Eye/Hoxne
23/08/2002825TM17 - Eye/Hoxne
08/09/20013225TM17 - Eye/Hoxne
1998+25TM17 - Eye/Hoxne
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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak Sessile Oak
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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