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Cucullia umbratica (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Cuculliinae
2216 / 73.052
Photo © Ryan Irvine,  28/05/2013 - Hemsby

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Chamomile Shark
Cucullia chamomillae
Forewing: 22-26mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sow-thistles, wild lettuces, hawkweeds.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Coastal vegetated shingle, grassland, fens, scrub.

Very similar to Chamomile Shark, forewing fringes are clear and unmarked, while on Chamomile Shark they are cut by dark veins. It also flies later in the season than the similar Chamomile Shark.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/07/2024127TG03Briston
11/07/2024128TF51Terrington St John
09/07/2024128TF63Heacham
08/07/2024128TF63Dersingham
04/07/2024128TF63Dersingham
04/07/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
01/07/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
30/06/2024128TF51Terrington St John
29/06/2024328TF74Scolt Head NNR
29/06/2024128TF51Terrington St John
Further info: Cucullia umbratica
 
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