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Brown Rustic
Rusina ferruginea

(Esper, 1785) 2302 / 73.102

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Sexually dimorphic species, the male having broader and squarer forewings than the female, and feathery antennae.
Woodland, heathland, scrub, grassland and fen areas.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
Brown Rustic (m) - Narborough 5-6-10 J Wheeler
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
02/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2024+27TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
29/07/2024127TG31Upton
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Forewing: M 16-18mm. F 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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