Noctuidae : Cuculliinae
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Mullein
Cucullia verbasci

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2221 / 73.058
=Shargacucullia verbasci

Norfolk status
Common and widespread.
The Mullein moth can be found in gardens and open ground across Norfolk. This moth has one generation a year with adults on the wing from April to May.

The distinctive brightly coloured caterpillars, with black and yellow spotted markings, can be found feeding on Mullein from May to July.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
25/03/2024128TF63Heacham
25/03/2024128TF63Snettisham
21/07/2023128TF63Dersingham
26/06/2023127TG24Cromer
26/06/2023127TG11Taverham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 19-24mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   Mullians, figworts and buddleias
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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