Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Photo © Alan Prior,  Hall Green (VC 37) 20th May, 2020

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Light Brocade
Lacanobia w-latinum
(Hufnagel, 1766) 2157 / 73.263

An uncommon species, mainly in the south.

Found on heathland and moorland but also open ground on calcareous soils.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light and to sugar.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 46 (33%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-21mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
09/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP06
07/06/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSO76
02/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
31/05/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO77

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