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Blair's Shoulder-knot
Lithophane leautieri (Boursin, 1957)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2240 / 73.206
Photo © Sarah Cadwallader,  Private garden Kington Herefordshire 7th October

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Monterey Cypress, Lawson's Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Juniper
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A relatively recent colonist that is now a common resident across the region.

A species of parks and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg an adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 86 (61%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1974.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/11/2023137SO85 - Worcester
07/11/2023237SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
06/11/2023237SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
05/11/2023237SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
02/11/2023237SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
Further info: Lithophane leautieri
 
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