Beaded Chestnut
Agrochola lychnidis
Species account (old)
Robson's comment that 'This species probably reaches the northern limit of its range within [Durham and Northumberland]' was remarkably accurate for its time, as the species is decidedly rare over the Border even today. [...] The moth is widespread and common throughout Durham, appearing in all the lists. In some years for example in the Chester-le-Street trap, it is in considerable numbers. It flies from the last week in August throughout September arid October.
Statistics
| Records | 462 |
|---|---|
| Individuals | 1003 |
| Largest Sample | 109 |
| First Recorded | 1871 |
| Last Recorded | 2023 |
| Earliest Adult Record | 28/08 |
| Latest Adult Record | 05/11 |
| Monad Coverage | 2.2% |
| Hexad Coverage | 54.8% |
Map
This map shows all records of Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis in the Durham (VC66) database per monad (1km grid square). The map can be explored further by zooming and panning, can be reset using the button on the left, and can be filtered by selecting the era. Click on a monad to view a full list of species recorded in it, or its containing hexad (10km grid square).
Map (image)
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Week graph
This graph shows the County Durham (VC66) records of Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis per 7-day period, differentiated by life stage. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact count of records at that point in time. Hover over/hold the life stage legend to highlight a particular life stage; click on a life stage label to remove it from the graph. The graph can be filtered further by selecting the era.
The graphs below show the total records and individuals of Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis in County Durham (VC66) per time period. Hover over/tap the graph to see an exact number of records and individuals at a particular point in time. Hover over/hold a label to highlight a particular metric; click on a metric label to remove it from the graph.
Era graph
Year graph
Gallery
This gallery shows images of Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis taken by County Durham (VC66) recorders. Clicking on a photo opens it in a large lightbox with a full caption, and the arrow buttons move between photos. If you would like to contribute any photographs, particularly of any stages not captured here, please email admin@durhammoths.org.
Foodplants
This is a list of foodplants known to be used by the larval stages of Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis in the UK.
Habitats
This is a list of habitats that Beaded Chestnut - Agrochola lychnidis is known to occur in within the UK.