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Axylia putris (Linnaeus, 1761)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2098 / 73.328
Photo © Dave Appleton,  14/06/2014 - Bawdeswell

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Many low growing plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Found throughout Norfolk, looks like a piece of wood or bark when resting. The adults fly mainly in June and July.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2025227TG42Eccles
10/07/2025127TG11Horsford
10/07/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
10/07/2025228TF62King's Lynn
09/07/2025127TG42Eccles
09/07/2025227TG13Bodham
09/07/2025428TF50Marshland Fen
09/07/2025127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
09/07/2025127TG20Norwich (Thorpe Hamlet)
09/07/2025228TF62King's Lynn
Further info: Axylia putris
 
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