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Perizoma affinitata
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Perizoma affinitata Perizoma affinitata Perizoma affinitata Perizoma affinitata

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Rivulet
Perizoma affinitata

(Stephens, 1831) 1802 / 70.132

A common resident found across the region.

Found in open woodland, scrub, roadside verges etc.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults fly from dusk but may also be disturbed during the day.

Note Similar to Small Rivulet but in that species the white cross-band has a double indentation rather than a single one on its inner edge and also, more often, a fainter cross-line nearer the base.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: May - July, August - September
Foodplant:   Red Campion
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ73
11/08/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
10/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO32
04/08/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
03/08/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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