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Frosted Green
Polyploca ridens
(Fabricius, 1787) 1660 / 65.015

Morley's Final Catalogue: Another early species, but a good deal more frequent than the last, with a broad distribution.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single brooded.

Identification: Early flight season and greenish colouration make this moth fairly unmistakeable.

Habitats: Woodland, parkland, gardens.

Recorded in 48 (83%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1902.
Last Recorded in 2026.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/05/2026125TM14 - Ipswich
09/05/2026125TM14 - Ipswich
01/05/2026126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
19/04/2026125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
18/04/2026125TM48 - Beccles/Brampton
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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation. Apr-May.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak Sessile Oak and Turkey Oak
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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