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Sunira circellaris (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2262 / 73.192
Photo © David Rowe,  Rod Wood, SWT, Leek UV Lamp 26/9/23

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Forewing: 14-19mm
Flight: September - October
Foodplant:   Wych Elm, Aspen, poplars, sallows, Ash
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident.

A species of broadleaved woodland, parkland and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg, the adults are attracted to light.

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
18/11/2022140SJ51 - Shrewsbury/Haughmond Hill
15/11/2022137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
13/11/2022137SO75 - Bringsty & Broadwas
12/11/2022137SP18 - Birmingham-Hall Green
11/11/2022240SJ51 - Shrewsbury/Haughmond Hill
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