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Mythimna albipuncta ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2194 / 73.297
Photo © Matthew Casey,  25/08/2017 - Hethersett

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Mythimna ferrago
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: May-Nov (mostly July-Sept)
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Immigrant and recent resident.
Coastal habitats, heathland, fens, woodland, scrub and gardens.
Round pure white mark on forewing characteristic.

Since 2000 this species has established itself as resident in Norfolk, with only 4 records in 2000, twenty years later we recorded over 2000, and it continues to increase with nearly 4000 in 2021!

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/09/2024327TG42Eccles
18/09/2024227TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
18/09/2024127TG51Scratby
18/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
17/09/2024227TG42Eccles
17/09/2024128TF63Hunstanton
17/09/2024128TF74Titchwell
17/09/2024128TF51Wiggenhall
17/09/2024128TF74Brancaster
17/09/2024128TF41West Walton
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