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notified an exceptional number of significant
occurrences over two seasons, despite the generally
poor weather conditions.
A selection of these records follows: where necessary
they have been vetted by the Essex Lepidoptera Panel.
The vast majority relate to the period since the
systematic list in LMBE went to press, but there are
a few for earlier years. In conformity with the
practice adopted for LMBE, each record is prefaced by
the 10 km. grid square concerned.
A list of those recorders whose initials appear below
will be found at the end. NR = Nature Reserve.
PRIMITIVE MOTHS
COSSIDAE
Cossus cossus (Linn.) Goat Moth
As this species has been exceedingly scarce for some
years it is pleasing to note that it appeared at 90
Bradwell in 1984 (SFJD) and 1986 (AJD) and at 70 Danbury
Ridge in 1986 (SW).
LIMACODIDAE
Apoda limacodes (Hufn.) The Festoon
92 Roman River Valley NR, 1986 (AP).
Heterogenea asella (D. & S.) The Triangle
One in NE Essex woodland, 14 July, 1986, the first
Essex record this century. Precise location and
recorder's name withheld.
SESIIDAE
Sesia bembeciformis (Hb.) Lunar Hornet Moth
92 Friday Wood, 1986 (BG).