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Diarsia rubi (Vieweg, 1790)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
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Photo © Adrian Matthews,  10/06/2023 - Holkham - Brickyard Campsite

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Forewing: 12-16mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Dandelion, Foxglove and docks.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.

Can occur almost anywhere but most common in wet woodland, fens, marshes, heathland and scrub.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/05/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
16/05/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
15/05/2024128TF91Dereham 
15/05/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
14/05/2024128TF74Titchwell
14/05/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
14/05/2024128TF41West Walton
12/05/2024127TG11Costessey
11/05/2024127TG11Costessey
10/10/2023127TG33Ridlington
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