Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Ear Moth
Amphipoea oculea

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2360 / 73.128

A fairly common species across the region.

Unimproved grassland, gardens, less restricted to damp habitats than the other Ear species.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come to light.

Verification Grade Comment: Genitalia determination essential

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 78 (56%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
26/08/20226VC40 - ShropshireSO38
26/08/20223VC40 - ShropshireSO38
19/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ33
19/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ33
19/08/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ33

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