Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud - Egira conspicillaris
Description
Wingspan 36 to 42 mm.
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
In view of the rarity of this species in our area a photograph is required to support records.
Habitat
Open woodland and orchards.
When to see it
On the wing during April and May.
Life History
A very local species, occurring mainly around the Severn Valley in the south-west of England. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as Nationally Scarce A.
UK Status
Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland – the Queniborough record of 4th May 2022 was the first for VC55.
Reference
73.251 BF2181
John Tinning
Queniborough garden
04 May 2022
John Tinning
Queniborough garden
04 May 2022
John Tinning
Queniborough garden
04 May 2022
John Tinning
Queniborough garden
04 May 2022
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