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Beautiful Yellow Underwing
Anarta myrtilli
(Linnaeus, 1761) 2142 / 73.257

A fairly common species on heathland and moorland.

The overwintering stage is not known for certain. Adults fly low over heather during the day and visit flowers.

Recorded in 43 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 10-12mm
Flight: Two overlapping generations April - August
Foodplant:   Heather and Bell Heather
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ43 -
28/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ53 -
13/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO39
13/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO39
05/05/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSO89

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