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Cloaked Minor
Mesoligia furuncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2341 / 73.172
Photo © Dave Jones,  18/07/2022 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Small Dotted Buff
Photedes minima
Small Wainscot
Denticucullus pygmina
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Fens, grassland, open woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

A very variable species with a wide range of colour forms and patterns. A straight line bisects the forewing, and the forewing is usually coloured differently either side of this line. A fairly common variant also occurs where the wing is concolorous.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/09/2024828TF74Scolt Head NNR
01/09/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
29/08/2024628TF74Scolt Head NNR
29/08/2024127TG14West Runton
28/08/2024628TF74Scolt Head NNR
28/08/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
28/08/2024128TF63Hunstanton
28/08/2024128TF63Heacham
28/08/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
27/08/2024428TF74Scolt Head NNR
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