BC National Action Plan for Wales - High Priority Species*

Transparent Burnet     Zygaena purpuralis
Presumed extinct. Not seen since the 1960s.

Northern Footman     Eilema complana f. sericea
Traditionally considered as a species in its own right (Eilema seicea), the taxanomic status has been downgraded to that of a form of Eilema complana, the Scarce Footman. Confusingly, the Scarce Footman was considered common whilst the Northern Footman was considered a great rarity, mostly known from Fenn's and Whixall Mosses. However, it has recently become apparent that the Northern Footman is the common form in northwest Wales. The status elsewhere in Wales has yet to be determined.

Rosy Marsh Moth     Eugraphe subrosea
This moth was thought to be extinct in Britain but was rediscovered in North Wales in 1965. However, it subsequently became apparent that the main colonies are further south with the largest population occurring on Borth Bog in Cardiganshire.

Sandhill Rustic     Luperina nickerlii

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Weaver’s Wave     Idaea contiguaria

Welsh Clearwing     Synanthedon scoliaeformis

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* not including those species which are covered on the UK BAP page.