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Dewick's Plusia
Macdunnoughia confusa (Stephens, 1850)
Noctuidae: Plusiinae
2436 / 73.010
Photo © Dave Emley,  Mid-Staffordshire

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Forewing: 12-17mm
Flight: May, July - October
Foodplant:   Common Nettle other plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Not Assessed / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Formerly considered a rare migrant, with a single record in 2019, recent use of the Ni Moth pheromone has resulted in a number of new records; some suggesting possible breeding.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 25 (18%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
26/10/2023137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
19/10/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
13/10/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
10/10/2023137SO87 - Kidderminster
08/10/2023139SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
Further info: Macdunnoughia confusa
 
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