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Gem
Nycterosea obstipata

(Fabricius, 1794) 1720 / 70.047
=Orthonama obstipata

A rare immigrant in varying numbers.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 40 (29%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-14mm
Flight: Arrives April - November
Foodplant:   Various low-growing plants
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
09/11/20212VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
08/11/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
31/10/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
19/10/20211VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
18/10/20211VC36 - HerefordshireSO25

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