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Ochropacha duplaris

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Common Lutestring
Ochropacha duplaris

(Linnaeus, 1761) 1657 / 65.013

Morley's Final Catalogue: Local in woods and marshes.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local.

Life history: Single brooded in one extended generation.

Identification: Similar to the rare Satin lutestring but normally smaller, duller and has a distinctive pair of dark dots in centre of forewing.

Habitats: Woodland, heathy woodland, scrub.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 36 (62%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1893.
Last Recorded in 2026.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/05/2026+25TG40 - Belton/Burgh Castle
09/07/2025126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
28/06/2025125TM57 - Southwold
28/06/2025825TM58 - Carlton Colville/Kessingland
24/06/2025125TM59 - Lowestoft
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Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Birches, Alder, Hazel and Oaks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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