Noctuidae : Cuculliinae
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Chamomile Shark
Cucullia chamomillae
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Shark
Cucullia umbratica

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2216 / 73.052

A fairly common resident found across the region.

A species of gardens and rough ground.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light.

Note similar to Chamomile Shark but the black streaks do not extend into the wing fringes of the forewing

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 90 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 22-26mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Sow-thistles, wild lettuces, hawkweeds
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
11/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
01/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
28/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
20/07/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93

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