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Clouded Brindle
Apamea epomidion (Haworth, 1809)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2327 / 73.155
Photo © Patrick Clement

Similar West Midlands Species
Clouded-bordered Brindle
Apamea crenata
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common resident, more so in the south.

A species of broadleaved woodland, mature scrub and some gardens.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 81 (58%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
02/08/2022140SO48 - Craven Arms
22/07/2022239SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
16/07/2022336SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
16/07/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
11/07/2022136SO32 - Compton Park
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