Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Photo © Terry Evans,  Came to light at Hayley Green on 15/05/24

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Rustic Shoulder-knot
Apamea sordens

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2334 / 73.158

A common species found across the region.

Found in a range of grassland habitats, woodland rides and edges as well as in some gardens.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come to light and sugar.

Recorded in 94 (67%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
07/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
05/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
01/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91
01/07/2023 to 07/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK00

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