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Flounced Rustic
Luperina testacea

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2353 / 73.131

A common resident across the region.

Found in a wide range of grassy places.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 115 (82%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-18mm
Flight: August - September
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
06/10/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ71
02/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
26/09/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO98
23/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
22/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62

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