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Small Angle Shades
Euplexia lucipara (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2305 / 73.114
Photo © Linda Simkins,  Blakeney 4 June 2010

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants, Bracken, Fern.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Gardens, heathland, fens, woodland, grassland and scrub.

As the vernacular name implies, much smaller than Angle Shades.

The larva feed nocturnally on various shrubs and plants with a preference for Bracken and Ferns.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
11/08/2024+27TG41Filby
03/08/2024128TL89Mundford
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
31/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
29/07/2024128TF90Watton
23/07/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
22/07/2024127TG13Hempstead
20/07/2024127TG03Briston
20/07/2024127TG13Hempstead
Further info: Euplexia lucipara
 
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