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Dingy Shears
Fissipunctia ypsillon

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2314 / 73.222
=Parastichtis ypsillon

Morley's Final Catalogue: Apparently much rarer than formerly. Locally common about Playford, Needham, Stowmarket, Aldeburgh, Leiston and Beccles, ante 1890. A solitary specimen on sugar by the Gipping at Ipswich on 26 July 1895 (Baylis). Not rare at Hemley during 1910-29 (Wlr). I have never seen it in Suffolk (Mly).

Recent Suffolk Status: Local.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: The similar Dog's tooth has an obvious jagged outer white line.

Habitat: Carr woodland, marshes, river valleys.

Recorded in 44 (76%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2026.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/06/2026226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
18/06/2026125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
17/06/2026125TM03 - East Bergholt
16/06/2026+26TL77 - Mildenhall
16/06/2026526TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Willows, sallows and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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