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Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
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Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria

(Brahm, 1791) 2381 / 73.096
=Hoplodrina alsines

A common and widespread species.

Found in most lowland habitats.

Overwinters as a larva while adults come readily to light and to sugar.

Note Uncertain and Rustic are very similar and worn examples will have to be dissected. Uncertain is more tawny and the contrast between the background colour and the colour of the kidney mark and oval mark is greater.

Recorded in 119 (85%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
< Pale Mottled Willow | Uncertain/Rustic agg. >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ60
02/09/20228VC40 - ShropshireSJ71
02/09/20224VC40 - ShropshireSO89
02/09/20223VC40 - ShropshireSO89
02/09/202211VC40 - ShropshireSO89

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