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Orthosia gracilis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2186 / 73.247
Photo © Steve Garten,  25/04/2019 - The Grange CL, Wildlife Meadow

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Clouded Drab
Orthosia incerta
Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Marshes, damp woodland, fens, heathland.
Feeds at Sallow catkins and Blackthorn flowers.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/05/2024128TF94Wells
16/05/2024127TG42Eccles
14/05/2024127TG11Costessey
13/05/2024227TG42Eccles
09/05/2024128TF83Sculthorpe
09/05/2024128TF62King's Lynn
08/05/2024128TF62King's Lynn
07/05/2024128TF63Hunstanton
07/05/2024127TG31Upton
07/05/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
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