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Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2306 / 73.113
Photo © David Rowe,  Leek, 29 Aug. To UV lamp

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Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 21-25mm
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly May - October
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident species across the region.

Found almost anywhere.

Overwinters as a larva while the adults come to light and visit sugar and flowers.

Recorded in 122 (87%) 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
28/12/2022139SK22 - Burton-on-Trent
28/11/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
26/11/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
18/11/2022139SJ95 - Leek/Rudyard/Tittesworth
17/11/2022+36SO53 - SE Hereford & Haugh Wood
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