Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Photo © Terry Evans,  Came to light at Hayley Green on August 14th 2024

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Lychnis
Hadena bicruris

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2173 / 73.281

A common resident across the region.

Found in a wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults are attracted to light.

Note the Campion is the main confusion species. Fresh Campions have a pinkish marbling that the browner Lychnis doesn't. The kidney and oval marks of Campion more or less meet whereas on Lychnis they are well separated. On Campion the terminal line is wavy throughout but on Lychnis it smooths out towards the trailing edge.

Recorded in 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: May - July and August - September
Foodplant:   Red, White and Sea Campion
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
08/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
07/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
05/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
29/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
28/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP18

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