Light Feathered Rustic (Agrotis cinerea) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Light Feathered Rustic

Agrotis cinerea

[Denis & Schifferm�ller], 1775

2084 / 73.316

Norfolk status
Uncertain. Rare vagrant.
Very variable moth.
Calcareous soils, sea-cliffs, shingle beaches, mountain hillsides, quarries.
Distributed mainly in the south of England and the Welsh hills.

Unconfirmed records from 1961, 1992, 1996, 1999 and 2001.
Please keep specimens for confirmation!

Verification Grade Comment: No confirmed Norfolk records.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1962.
Last Recorded in 1962.
Additional Stats

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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
1962	+	27	TG31 - Horning/Hoveton
1962	+	27	TG31 - Horning/Hoveton

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Forewing:	13-17mm.
Flight:	One or two generations. May-June.
Foodplant:	Wild Thyme, other low-growing plants
Nat Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

Immature

Adult

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