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Frosted Orange
Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2364 / 73.121
Photo © David Rowe,  Leek, UV Lamp, 8 Sept.

Similar West Midlands Species

Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: August - October
Foodplant:   Thistles, burdocks and Foxglove
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common species across the region.

A species of rough grassland, woodland rides, weedy places.

Overwinters as an egg and adults are attracted to light.

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/10/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
03/10/2022137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
01/10/2022137SO97 - Dodford/Lickey
27/09/2022137SO85 - Worcester
23/09/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
Further info: Gortyna flavago
 
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