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Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2167 / 73.286
Photo © Steve Mills

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Agrotis ripae
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Campions, Nottingham Catchfly and Rock Sea-spurrey.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Extremely variable.
Dry grassy or stony habitats such as chalk downland and shingle beaches.

Recorded in 60 (87%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/09/2020128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
16/08/2020128TF64 - Hunstanton
07/08/2020127TG20 - Norwich
30/07/2020128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
28/07/2020128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
Further info: Hadena perplexa
 
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