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Broad-barred White
Hecatera bicolorata (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2164 / 73.279
Photo © Peter Hall,  Rosemarkie, East Ross vc-106. June 8th 2022

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Hawkweeds, hawk's-beards, sow thistles
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

An uncommon resident.

A species of disturbed rough grassland but also in some gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults are attracted to light but will also visit flowers.

Recorded in 73 (52%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
05/07/2022136SO44 - Stretton Sugwas, Wellington
03/07/2022137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
23/06/2022137SP07 - Alvechurch
21/06/2022237SO77 - Wyre Forest
Further info: Hecatera bicolorata
 
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