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Mythimna vitellina (Hübner, 1808)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2195 / 73.295
Photo © Michael Southall,  Norchard, Worcs 28/9/2019

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm
Flight: April to November (mostly August - October)
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List:
GB status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare migrant in fluctuating numbers, largely in the south.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 19 (14%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1903.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
22/10/2022136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
09/08/2021136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
07/11/2020137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
10/09/2020137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
08/09/2020137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
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