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Marbled Beauty
Bryophila domestica (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Bryophilinae
2293 / 73.084
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Marbled Green
Bryopsis muralis
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Lichens.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread and common.
The larvae feed on lichens, especially rock-growing species.
Adults show a good example of protective camouflage.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/09/2024128TF63Snettisham
06/09/2024127TG41Hemsby
06/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/09/2024127TG11Costessey
05/09/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
04/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
03/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
03/09/2024227TG20Norwich (Earlham)
02/09/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
02/09/2024227TG20Norwich (Earlham)
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