Butterfly Conservation Hampshire and
Saving butterflies, moths and our environment Isle of Wight Branch
GREEN-BRINDLED CRESCENT - Allophyes oxyacanthae
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Striped Lychnis Pink-barred Sallow
Green-brindled Crescent by David Green   Green-brindled Crescent distribution
     

This widespread autumn species inhabits broadleaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens but is nowhere common.  The larval foodplants include Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Crab Apple.

 
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