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Red Chestnut
Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2139 / 73.336
Photo © Lynnette Nicholson,  22/03/2022 - Cley

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Cerastis leucographa
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Appearing in the first warm days of March and April.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
04/05/2025127TG42Eccles
01/05/2025227TG42Eccles
01/05/2025128TL79Mundford
01/05/2025227TG11Costessey
01/05/2025127TG13Hempstead
30/04/2025+28TF80Hilborough
30/04/2025127TG13Hempstead
29/04/2025127TG42Eccles
28/04/2025127TG42Eccles
28/04/2025127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
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