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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 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/07/2025127TG42Eccles
10/07/2025227TG11Horsford
08/07/2025128TF62Dersingham Bog
07/07/2025127TG42Eccles
05/07/2025327TG42Eccles
05/07/2025127TG51Scratby
05/07/2025127TG24Cromer
05/07/2025228TL79Cranwich Heath
05/07/2025227TG23North Walsham
04/07/2025127TG42Eccles
Further info: Euplexia lucipara
 
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