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63.062 Scoparia subfusca

Scoparia subfusca
Scoparia subfusca

Species account from Moths of Glamorgan
(Gilmore, Slade & Stewart, 2009):

Flying from June to early September. Predominantly a western species in Glamorgan, much more local in the east. The larvae feed on ox-tongue and Colt's-foot. Comes to light sometimes in large numbers.



10km Distribution Map

Blue squares represent records from before 2000, Red squares are post 2000 records.

Tetrad Distribution Map

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Moth Records

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Site Gridref Quantity Date Recorder More Info
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 03 Sep 1996 Barry Stewart
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 08 Jun 2007 Mike Hogan
Whiteshell Point SS5986 1 10 Jul 2005 Barry Stewart, R.H.A. Taylor
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (south) SS8691 1 27 May 2003 Paul Parsons
Cwm Ivy Woods SS4493 0 31 Jul 1999 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Deborah's Hole SS434863 1 09 Jul 2003 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 4 06 Jun 2007 Paul Parsons
Bishops Wood/Caswell Bay SS5987 1 29 Jun 2004 David Grundy
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 25 Jul 2006 Mark Evans
Alun Valley Rifle Range SS908763 3 16 Jul 2015 George Tordoff, Paul Parsons, Nick Sharp & Scott Hand
Maesteg, Cefn Ydfa SS8786 1 13 Jul 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk
Neath Golf Club SS759992 1 10 Jun 2010 to 11 Jun 2010 Bob Rigdon, Veronica Shenston, Barry Stewart
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 2 15 Jun 2003 Mark Evans
Swansea Docks Ind Est (north-west) SS668931 1 16 Jul 2002 Barry Stewart, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Maesteg, Sychbant Valley SS854896 5 01 Jul 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 30 Jul 2000 Mark Evans
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 2 06 Aug 2006 Veronica Shenston
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 0 1991 R. Hines
Ogmore Down (east) SS8976 1 29 Jul 2000 Sam Bosanquet, J. Baker
Nitten Field, Mewslade SS423875 1 06 Aug 2006 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Waun y gilfach, Llangynwyd SS847883 4 17 Jul 2021 Paul Parsons
Parc Taf Bargoed south ST10129743 1 04 Jul 2020 Martin Bell
Penrice (walled garden) SS501880 2 01 Sep 2006 Veronica Shenston, Barry Stewart, David Painter, Sandra Stewart
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 25 Jul 2002 Mark Evans
Valley Wood, Penllergaer SS626987 0 Aug 1997 to Oct 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Craig y Llyn, Llyn Fawr SN9103 1 02 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Alun Valley Rifle Range SS908763 1 26 Jun 2018 George M. Tordoff
Delvid Farm 1km square SS4292 2 05 Aug 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 3 25 Jun 2004 Paul Parsons
Coed-y-Bedw NR & surrounds, Pentyrch ST1082 20 19 Jun 1997 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Coniston House, Clydach SN68920251 0 24 Jun 2020 Andrew Lucas
Maesteg, Sychbant Valley SS854896 2 25 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Castle upon Alun [north] SS9075 1 16 Jul 2015 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Llantwit Major (Samson Street) SS969693 1 05 Jul 2017 Stephen Passey
Onllwyn SN8410 1 22 Jul 2004 Barry Stewart
Craig-y-Llyn, Rhondda SN9103 2 03 Jul 1999 David Gilmore
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (Pant-y-Ffald) SS8792 3 04 Sep 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 3 08 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 23 Sep 2006 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Bryn de Faid SS8891 1 11 Jul 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 03 Aug 1997 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Waterfall Terrace, Resolven SN824018 1 10 Jun 2007 Jenny Colley
Parkmill / Lunnon 1km square SS5489 2 03 Sep 1996 Barry Stewart
Cefnpennar (Landfill site 1), Aberdare SO035009 1 14 Jul 2001 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Village Farm, Pyle SS838822 2 07 Aug 2002 Steve Moon
Neath Town Centre SS7596 0 1986 Anthoney White
Maesteg, Garth Hill (north) SS8790 2 27 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk
Lavernock Point Nature Reserve ST180679 2 13 Jul 2013 George M. Tordoff
Kenfig Dunes (north east) SS8009482005 1 15 Aug 2015 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Maesteg, Spelter SS8593 1 13 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 2 26 Jul 2001 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Nant Cwm-du Wood (south) SS875895 1 06 Jun 1998 Steve Moon
Caerau, Maesteg SS855944 1 14 Aug 2001 Martyn Hnatiuk
Rhoose Point ST066660 1 25 Jul 2012 Adam Mantell
Bishops Wood SS595877 0 11 Aug 1991 to 12 Aug 1991 Robin Howard
Cwmbach (Coed-Tir-Estyll), Aberdare SO033010 5 14 Jun 2003 Mark Evans
Mynydd Beili-glas Forestry, Rhondda SN9302 2 04 Jul 1999 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Cwm Nant Gwyn SS8686 1 04 Jul 2006 Martyn Hnatiuk
Horton cliff SS479855 1 19 Jul 2013 D.R.W.Gilmore, P.Parsons, M.C.Powell & B.Stewart
Maesteg, Darren-y-Bannau SS8793 1 14 Jun 2006 Martyn Hnatiuk
Crymlyn Bog NNR SS690945 0 1996 Martin White
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 06 Aug 2004 D.K. Thomas
Coed-y-Ffyrnau SN911078 6 04 Jul 2001 David Gilmore, Mike Powell, David Slade
Maesteg, Sychbant Valley SS854896 1 13 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Swansea Vale SS6997 0 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Cwm-twrch Isaf SN7610 0 25 Jun 2000 Gwyn Roberts
Pluck Lake SS6695 0 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Bull Cliff (beach carpark), The Knap ST097665 1 09 Jul 2005 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Mount Pleasant SS6493 1 14 Aug 1997 Ian Tew
St Georges Avenue, Bridgend SS90448168 1 31 Mar 2021 Margaret Samuel
Maesteg, Moel Cynhordy (north) SS8890 1 21 Jul 2008 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Cwmdulais Cottages SN617035 2 08 Jun 1997 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Nitten Field, Mewslade SS423875 1 18 Aug 2012 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (north) SS8693 1 03 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 0 1900 to 1989 David Painter
Cwmaman ST00509932 1 28 Jun 2008 Mark Evans
Mount Pleasant SS6493 1 21 Jul 1997 Ian Tew
Caswell Bay cliff and slope SS594874 5 18 Jul 2016 C. Manley
Oxwich NNR (central) 1km square SS5087 0 Jun 1980 Rothamstead Insect Survey
Taf Fechan Valley (north east) SO051102 1 29 Sep 2006 Mike Hogan
Port Eynon SS4685 1 10 Aug 2000 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 18 Jun 2013 P. Parsons
Tutt Head SS6287 2 06 Aug 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 08 Jun 2007 Mike Hogan
Overton Mere SS4684 0 08 Jul 1999 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Cwm-twrch Isaf SN7610 2 25 Jun 2000 Gwyn Roberts
Skewen/Junction 43 SS7296 0 1983 R.G. Warren
Caswell Bay cliff path SS594874 12 20 Aug 2012 C. Manley
Llancaiach Fawr ST113967 1 25 Jun 2010 Mark Evans
Caswell Bay cliff and slope SS594874 1 12 Jul 2013 C. Manley
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (Darren-y-Bannau) SS873938 1 02 Sep 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 1 10 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 2 01 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Werfa, Cwmbach SO0220103306 2 20 May 2011 Mark Evans
Horton, Gower SS478856 2 26 Aug 2016 B. Stewart & C.M. Manley
Blaen-clairch SN872051 1 01 Jul 2011 B. Stewart & V. Shenston
Afan Argoed Country Park SS8194 2 24 Aug 2003 Martin White
Maesteg, Mynydd Ty-talwyn (north) SS8586 1 17 Aug 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Horton, Gower SS4785 0 04 Aug 2000 Jon Brock
Maesteg, Moel Troed-y-Rhiw (Triangulation) SS8589 1 25 Jun 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 06 Jun 2007 Mike Hogan
Maesteg, Foel-y-Dyffryn (north) SS8494 1 22 Jul 2007 Martyn Hnatiuk
Heath, Cardiff ST169799 1 17 Jul 2006 M.E. Chapman
Limeslade SS6287 0 03 Aug 1999 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Swansea Barrage & tidal east dock SS664927 1 06 Aug 2002 Barry Stewart, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor, Sandra Stewart
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 2 30 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 0 18 Jun 1996 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Abernant (upper) and Werfa SO0197903195 3 21 Jul 2012 Mark Evans
Cwm Ivy Tor EbgAT SS434941 2 19 Jul 2016 Chris Manley & Paul Butter
Maesteg, Bryn de Faid SS8891 1 24 Jul 2008 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Y Bwlwarcau SS8388 1 01 Jun 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 31 May 2003 Paul Parsons
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 30 May 2009 Mike Hogan
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 0 31 May 2001 Gwyn Roberts
Cadle / Glan-yr-afon Isaf SS6297 0 Jul 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, Rob Taylor
Nantyffyllon SS85399290 3 07 Jun 2016 Paul Parsons
Llangynwyd, Darren Woods SS877899 1 10 Aug 2001 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Pencaecrwn Road, Gorseinon SS585995 1 19 Jul 1999 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 13 Jul 2004 Mark Evans
Maesteg,cwm sychbant/cwm cerwyn SS8490 1 08 Jul 2005 Martyn Hnatiuk
Limeslade SS6287 0 09 Jul 1999 Martin White
Llangynwyd SS8588 1 22 Jun 2007 Martyn Hnatiuk
Cwm Clydach Country Park, Tonypandy SS965928 3 26 Jul 2002 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 02 Jun 2003 Mark Evans
garden pond at Ty Capel, Pylewell SS447869 2 29 Jun 2002 Steve Walmsley, Sarah Walmsley
Drym (south of Onllwyn) 1km square SN843095 1 21 Jul 2004 Barry Stewart
Ty'n-y-coed Forestry, Pentyrch ST082828 3 12 Jun 2003 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Alun Valley northeast SS907762 2 16 Jul 2015 C. Manley
Penllergaer SS6398 0 31 Jul 1997 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Maesteg, Garn Wen (west) SS8392 3 28 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Horton SS4785 4 22 Jul 1995 Barry Stewart, Sandra Turner
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 2 18 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Bull Cliff (beach carpark), The Knap ST097665 1 23 Jun 1999 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Llantrisant (Evan John site) ST0483 0 1857 to 1914 Evan John
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 3 21 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Sea View, Cwm Ivy SS438937 1 23 Jul 2007 Veronica Shenston
above Craig-y-Llyn SN922030 1 29 Jun 2011 B. Stewart, V. Shenston & C.M. Manley
Morfa'r ynys Farm; Llanelli SS521989 1 12 Jul 2008 Ian Morgan
Old Castle Down (north west) SS898762 4 11 Aug 2007 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Waun y gilfach, Llangynwyd SS847883 1 25 Aug 2021 Paul Parsons
Neath Golf Club (service area green) SS759992 1 10 Jun 2010 B. Stewart & V. Shenston
Caswell Bay cliff and slope SS594874 2 25 Jul 2012 C. Manley
Cwmaman ST0099 1 28 Jun 2008 Mark Evans
Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 30 Jul 2000 Mark Evans
Llangyfelach SS6498 1 13 Jun 2004 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Cwm Goblyn SS8390 1 25 Aug 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 29 Jun 2011 P. Parsons
Fall Bay, Rhossili SS413875 2 01 Aug 1998 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, Rob Taylor
Blackmill SS9386 100 14 Jun 1997 Steve Moon
hb garden ST081818 1 08 Jul 2016 Howard Burt
Maesteg, Garn Wen XXX DO NOT USE XXX SS8393 1 29 May 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 27 Jun 2009 P. Parsons
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 1 04 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Long Hole Cliff (gorge) SS454852 1 25 Jul 2001 Barry Stewart, Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor, Sandra Stewart
Manselfield/Bishops Wood SS5988 1 04 Sep 1996 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Cwm Goblyn SS8390 2 23 Jun 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Port Eynon Point SS4684 1 11 Aug 2007 Barry Stewart, R.J. Rigdon, Sandra Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 21 Jul 2010 P. Parsons
Maesteg, (Golf Course) SS8391 13 16 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Banwen Pond SN857095 1 10 Jun 2015 B. Stewart & C.M. Manley
Pilton Green, Ty Capel SS448869 3 24 Jun 2002 Steve Walmsley, Sarah Walmsley
Abernant (upper) and Werfa SO0195603175 1 22 Jun 2012 Mark Evans
Overton Mere SS4684 5 23 Jul 1997 Barry Stewart
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 01 Jun 2008 P. Parsons
Clyne SS5992 1 21 Jun 1999 Ian Tew
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (north) SS8693 3 23 Jul 2004 Martyn Hnatiuk
Village Farm, Bonvilston ST065743 1 09 Jul 2010 Rob and Linda Nottage
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 4 09 Jun 2008 P. Parsons
Bridgend Paper Mills (Old Power Station site) SS882869 1 28 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Roath, Central Cardiff ST188781 1 19 Jul 2003 David Gilmore
Cwmbach (Tyle Robert), Aberdare SO033024 1 13 Jun 2003 Mark Evans
Cwm Colhuw Nature Reserve SS960674 1 26 Jul 2013 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Cwmbach (Penwaun Iago), Aberdare SO035029 8 08 Jun 2004 Mark Evans
Port Eynon Point SS4684 1 10 Aug 2000 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Mynydd Belli-glas SN903034 2 04 Jul 1999 David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Dunvant East SS5993 7 17 Jun 1999 Ian Tew
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (summit) SS8692 1 27 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons
Bryn Hir, Cwmbach, Aberdare SO028018 1 02 Sep 2006 Mark Evans
Kenfig Hill, New Road, SINC SS8383 1 12 Aug 2002 Steve Moon
Rest Bay, Porthcawl SS808779 1 20 Jun 1997 Steve Moon
Lower Cwmtwrch SN7610 2 31 May 2001 Gwyn Roberts
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 1 31 May 2008 P. Parsons
Clos Helyg, Gowerton SS587964 1 12 Aug 2015 C. Manley
The Mayhouse, Sandy Lane, Gower SS547890 2 02 Jul 2005 Sian Musgrave
Maesteg, Garn Wen (east) SS8492 1 06 Aug 2003 Paul Parsons
Llandarcy Oil Refinery SS707950 6 26 Jul 2001 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Maesteg, Mynydd Bach (west) SS8592 2 07 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons
Maesteg (south) SS8590 1 01 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Lavernock LNR (north) ST1868 1 08 Jul 2019 D.R.W. Gilmore
Roath, Central Cardiff ST188781 1 17 Jul 2014 D.R.W. Gilmore
Maesteg, Mynydd Ty-talwyn (north) SS8586 4 06 Aug 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Park Woods SS526891 2 Apr 1996 to Oct 1996 Barry Stewart
Bridgend, Island Farm SS8978 1 28 Jul 2001 Phil Bristow, David Gilmore, Mike Powell
Maesteg, Foel Fawr (quarry) SS858949 2 13 Jul 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Cwmbach (Cefn-pennar-uchaf), Aberdare SO0359702127 1 14 Jul 2012 Mike Hogan
Nitten Field, Mewslade SS423875 1 30 Jul 2011 Barry Stewart
Crymlyn Bog SS697950 0 1990 to 1997 Martin White
Mynydd Aberdar (site 2), Merthyr SO023050 1 10 Sep 2006 Mark Evans
Bwlch-y-Clawdd [site#1] SS940945 2 01 Aug 2013 D.R.W. Gilmore, M.C. Powell
Clos Helyg, Gowerton SS587964 1 10 Aug 2012 C. Manley
Maesteg, Garnwen (tri) SS8393 5 02 Jun 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Caerau (south) SS8893 1 01 Aug 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk
Nicholaston Woods SS512879 1 27 Aug 2015 C. Manley
Maesteg, Garth Hill (north) SS8790 1 24 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Alexander Place, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil SO059036 1 25 Jul 2005 Mike Hogan
Kenfig Reserve Centre (roof) SS802811 1 13 Aug 1996 Gordon Avery, Peter Howlett
Limeslade SS6287 2 29 Jul 2001 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Llangynwyd, Darren Woods SS877899 1 30 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk, Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Gilfach (e) SS8587 1 25 Aug 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Dunraven SS88887270 2 21 Jul 2018 Paul Parsons
Maesteg, Waun-y-Gilfach SS8488 3 10 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Caerau, Maesteg SS855944 1 15 Jun 2003 Martyn Hnatiuk
Cwm Clydach Country Park, Tonypandy SS965928 1 28 Aug 2002 Mike Powell, David Slade
Oxwich Point SS5185 0 1980 Anthony Simpson
Crymlyn Bog (south east) (NPT) SS703937 4 16 Jul 2004 Barry Stewart, Sandra Stewart
Crymlyn Bog visitor centre and surrounds (CCS) SS687944 0 18 Jun 1996 Kevin Dupé, Martin White, Rob Taylor
Maesteg, Cwmdu SS8791 1 19 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 3 30 May 2003 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Cwrtymynys Wood SS859920 1 09 Jun 2007 Paul Parsons
Pant-y-sais SS717943 0 10 Aug 1999 Martin White, R.H.A. Taylor
Caerau, Maesteg SS855944 1 26 Aug 2002 Martyn Hnatiuk
Maesteg, Mynydd Ty-talwyn (north) SS8586 1 21 Jul 2004 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Marcroft industrial site SS684934 1 19 Jul 2004 Barry Stewart
Overton Cliff SS4584 1 10 Jul 1999 Glamorgan Moth Recording Group
Crymlyn Bog NR (west) SS6894 0 10 Jun 1996 Kevin Dupé, Martin White
Maesteg, Gilfach (e) SS8587 2 13 Jun 2006 Martyn Hnatiuk
Moel Troed-y-rhiw SS8497 1 23 Aug 2012 P. Parsons
Coed-y-Bedw ST11218273 0 1968 to 1998 Glamorgan Wildlife Trust
Maesteg, Moel Sychbant SS8489 1 05 Aug 2007 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Cwmbach (Ton-Ty-Pel), Aberdare SO033013 2 05 Jun 2004 Mark Evans
Maesteg, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff SS8688 1 22 Jun 2005 Paul Parsons, Martyn Hnatiuk
Llandaff North, Cardiff ST154789 1 15 Jul 2021 George M. Tordoff

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Scoparia subfusca
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