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Lunar Underwing
Anchoscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2270 / 73.193
Photo © Steve Garten,  14/09/2020 - The Grange CL, Wildlife Meadow

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Agrochola lychnidis
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Variable species, with individuals ranging from yellow/orange to dark brown.
Grassland, heathland, other grassy areas and gardens.

Characteristic pattern of clearly defined whitish veins always present.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/10/2023127TG11Costessey
22/10/2023128TF90Watton
21/10/2023128TF83North Creake
20/10/2023128TF74Holme NNR
20/10/2023127TG31Upton
19/10/2023228TF83North Creake
19/10/2023128TF74Holme NNR
17/10/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
17/10/2023128TF92North Elmham
17/10/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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