Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Crescent Striped
Apamea oblonga

(Haworth, 1809) 2325 / 73.161

Norfolk status
Nationally Scarce, almost exclusively coastal with occasional wanderers inland.
Saltmarsh, vegetated shingle, coastal grazing marshes, mudflats and fens.

Several similar species, distinctive silky appearance can help identify.

Please photo for confirmation if recorded inland.

Recorded in 25 (34%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
11/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
05/08/2024428TF74Scolt Head NNR
04/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
02/08/2024628TF74Scolt Head NNR
01/08/2024928TF74Scolt Head NNR
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Forewing: 18-21mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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