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Dark Brocade
Mniotype adusta (Esper, 1790)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2250 / 73.238
Photo © Mike Crewe,  MV trap, Sheringham

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Cabbage Moth
Mamestra brassicae
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Lacanobia thalassina
Forewing: 18-21mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Quite similar to several related species.
Heathland, chalky downland and fenland.
Identified by the shape of its reniform stigmata, which usually show a triple-toothed appearance on the outer edge.

Comparative detail

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/08/2023128TF62King's Lynn
11/08/2023627TG11Taverham
07/07/2023228TF74Holme NNR
22/06/2023127TG11Taverham
08/07/2022128TF82West Raynham
22/06/2022228TF82West Raynham
13/06/2022127TG21Norwich (Thorpe End)
07/06/2022127TG31Upton
07/05/2022127TG23Swafield
06/05/2022127TG23Swafield
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