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Antler Moth
Cerapteryx graminis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2176 / 73.254
Photo © Jim Swalwell,  Holme NWT 3rd August

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses, sedges and rushes.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Heathland, grassland, fens and scrub and other open areas.

Comes to light at night and occasionally seen flying by day.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
27/08/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/08/2024127TG42Eccles
16/08/2024127TG41Hemsby
15/08/2024127TG42Eccles
13/08/2024327TG42Eccles
12/08/2024227TG42Eccles
12/08/2024127TG31Upton
11/08/2024127TG42Eccles
11/08/2024228TM08Garboldisham
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