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Similar West Midlands Species
Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria
Vine's Rustic
Hoplodrina ambigua
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Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2382 / 73.097

A common species throughout the region.

Found in many lowland habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Note Uncertain and Rustic are very similar and worn examples will have to be dissected. Uncertain is more tawny and the contrast between the background colour and the colour of the kidney mark and oval mark is greater. Rustic tends to be less contrasty.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/10/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ90
17/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
16/09/20235VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
12/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
04/09/202315VC40 - ShropshireSJ71

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