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Acronicta leporina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2280 / 73.040
Photo © Chris Robinson,  Stafford 25/06/2020

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 16-21mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Downy and Silver Birch, Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common resident found across the region.

Found in broadleaved woodland, heathland, moorland and fens and also more often in urban areas where the footplant has been planted.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults can be found resting on tree trunks and later are attracted to light.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
21/07/2022136SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
20/07/2022139SK01 - Cannock Chase/Rugeley
20/07/2022+37SP08 - Harborne
19/07/2022136SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
Further info: Acronicta leporina
 
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