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Goat Moth
Cossus cossus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cossidae: Cossinae
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Photo © John Walters

Similar Devon Species: None
Forewing: 32-42mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees. sallows, willows and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 25 (26%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1939.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/06/202213SX47 - South Devon
22/06/202213SX56 - South Devon
04/09/202113SY29 - South Devon
17/07/202113SY18 - South Devon
14/07/202113SX47 - South Devon
Further info: Cossus cossus
 
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