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Early Grey
Xylocampa areola (Esper, 1789)
Noctuidae: Psaphidinae
2243 / 73.069
Photo © Matthew Casey,  09/03/2022 - Hethersett

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Hada plebeja
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Mar-May.
Foodplant:   Honeysuckles.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
As the English name suggests, this is one of the earliest moths to emerge in the season.
Broad-leaved woodland, heathland, scrub, fens, hedgerows and gardens.
Widespread.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/05/2025127TG11Costessey
19/05/2025127TG20Norwich (Thorpe Hamlet)
18/05/2025127TM39Chedgrave / Loddon
17/05/2025127TM18Tibenham
16/05/2025127TG23North Walsham
15/05/2025127TG23North Walsham
11/05/2025127TG23North Walsham
10/05/2025127TG51Scratby
05/05/2025127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
05/05/2025127TG23North Walsham
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