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Immature stages

Similar Norfolk Species
Common Wainscot
Mythimna pallens
Southern Wainscot
Mythimna straminea
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Smoky Wainscot
Mythimna impura
(Hübner, 1808) 2198 / 73.293

Norfolk status
Widespread and common.
Grassland, scrub, fens, heathland, open woodland and gardens.

Smoky grey hindwing separates this species from similar Wainscots including Common Wainscot.

Recorded in 69 (93%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/10/2024127TG32Ingham
22/09/2024127TG31Upton
20/09/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
15/09/2024127TG31Ludham
12/09/2024128TF74Holme NNR
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Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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