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Turnip Moth
Agrotis segetum
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Agrotis ipsilon
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Pearly Underwing
Peridroma saucia
(Hübner, 1808) 2119 / 73.307

An uncommon immigrant that could turn up anywhere.

Note has a white dot at the base of the wing which helps to distinguish it fro Turnip and Dark Sword-grass.

Recorded in 64 (46%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 19-23mm
Flight: Recorded all months (most September - October)
Foodplant:   Low growing plants, Dandelion etc
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
19/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
11/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
09/09/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
08/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP08

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