Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Photo © Terry Evans,  Came to light at Hayley Green on 01/07/24

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Small Dotted Buff
Photedes minima

(Haworth, 1809) 2345 / 73.147

A common resident found across the region.

A species of poorly drained grassland but also in gardens.

Overwinters as a larva and the adults come to light.

Recorded in 104 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-14mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Tufted Hair-grass
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
19/08/20232VC40 - ShropshireSJ63
19/08/20232VC39 - StaffordshireSJ63
16/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
09/08/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
29/07/20233VC40 - ShropshireSJ63

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