Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Beaded Chestnut
Agrochola lychnidis
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Brown-spot Pinion
Anchoscelis litura

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2266 / 73.187
=Agrochola litura

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Broad-leaved woodland, parkland, grassland, heathland, fens, scrub, hedgerows and gardens.

Chestnut ground colour and several blackish marks on the leading edge of the forewing.

Like many Autumnal species, feeds at Ivy flowers and overripe blackberries.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/10/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
06/10/2024128TF63Heacham
05/10/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
05/10/2024128TF63Snettisham
04/10/2024128TF91Dereham 
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Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: September to mid-October
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants and trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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