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Orthosia gracilis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2186 / 73.247
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Tidbury Green, West Midlands.

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Forewing: 15-19mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common species, more so in the south.

Most common in marshes but also found in damp woodland, gardens and more open country.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light and visit sallow catkins.

Recorded in 104 (74%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/05/2022140SO48 - Craven Arms
19/05/2022139SK04 - Alton/Oakamoor
14/05/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
12/05/2022+36SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
11/05/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
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