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Flounced Rustic
Luperina testacea

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2353 / 73.131

Norfolk status
Common and widespread Autumnal species.
Quite variable in colour.
Found in grassland, arable fields, coastal sand-dunes and cliffs, open woodland, heathland, fens and gardens.

Very similar to Sandhill Rustic, found at coastal locations in Suffolk, and the rare migrant Dumeril's Rustic. Neither have been recorded in Norfolk.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/09/2024128TF74Brancaster
27/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
26/09/2024127TG11Horsford
26/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
24/09/2024427TG11Horsford
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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