Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Photo © Phyl King,  Garden in Colwall, Herefordshire 10/08/21 Robinson trap

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Brown-veined Wainscot
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Twin-spotted Wainscot
Lenisa geminipuncta

(Haworth, 1809) 2370 / 73.139
=Archanara geminipuncta

A fairly common resident in the south-east of the region.

A species of reed-beds, ditches, pond, river-sides.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come sparingly to light. They do not feed.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 19 (14%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-16mm
Flight: August - September
Foodplant:   Common Reed
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
16/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
15/08/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ94
02/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO95
27/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
23/08/20211VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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