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Actinotia polyodon (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2097 / 73.111
Photo © Graham Wenman,  Church Stretton, Shropshire, 15 August 2018

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: Two generations May - August
Foodplant:   St John's-worts
Red List:
GB status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare migrant. One recorded in Shropshire in August 2018.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2018.
Last Recorded in 2018.
(Data up to end 2022)
Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2018140SO49 - Church Stretton
14/08/2018140SO49 - Church Stretton
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