Erebidae : Hypeninae
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Buttoned Snout
Hypena rostralis
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Snout
Hypena proboscidalis
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2477 / 72.003

Norfolk status
Easily recognised by its very long upturned palps or 'snout'.
Varies in colour.
Found wherever nettles grow.
Widespread and abundant.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
05/11/2024127TG41Bastwick
02/11/2024127TG42Eccles
02/11/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
31/10/2024327TG33Ridlington
29/10/2024227TG42Eccles
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: Two generations June-Aug. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Common Nettle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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