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Silver Hook
Deltote uncula (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Eustrotiinae
2412 / 73.026
Photo © Dave Throup,  Worcester VC37. 2020

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 11-12mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Grasses, sedges and rushes
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

One record from Worcestershire in 2020 and Shropshire in 2022.

A species of fens, boggy heaths, marshland.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults fly during the day when disturbed and later come to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (1%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2020.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/06/2022+40SJ50 - Atcham/Acton Burnell/Cantlop
13/06/2020137SO85 - Worcester
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