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Melanchra persicariae (Linnaeus, 1761)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2155 / 73.270
Photo © Dave Emley

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 16-21mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

A common species in gardens and hedgerows.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light.

Recorded in 108 (77%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
19/08/2022140SJ33 - Ellesmere/Gobowen
06/08/2022140SJ31 - Nesscliffe
06/08/2022340SJ60 - Coalbrookdale/Brosley
02/08/2022239SJ95 - Rudyard/Tittesworth
02/08/2022137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
Further info: Melanchra persicariae
 
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