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Chamomile Shark
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Cuculliinae
2214 / 73.053
Photo © Matthew Casey,  27/04/2020 - Hethersett

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Shark
Cucullia umbratica
Forewing: 19-23mm.
Flight: One generation April-June.
Foodplant:   Scentless Mayweed, chamomiles and Feverfew.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread.
Open grassland, other rough open grassy areas, most frequent on chalky soils.

Very similar to the Shark, but has forewing fringes cut by dark veins, unlike Shark which has forewing fringe clear and unmarked. It also flies earlier in the season than the similar Shark.

Recorded in 49 (66%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2023127TM18New Buckenham
03/07/2023127TM18New Buckenham
01/07/2023127TM18New Buckenham
25/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
14/05/2023127TG31Upton
11/05/2023127TG10Hethersett
08/05/2023127TG10Hethersett
23/04/2023127TG10Hethersett
21/04/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
15/04/2023127TG02Hindolveston
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