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Helotropha leucostigma (Hübner, 1808)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2368 / 73.119
Photo © Ian Walker,  30/07/2009 - Hilltop, Cley, Norfolk

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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Yellow Iris, Great Fen-sedge.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Well recorded in the Norfolk Broads.
This species has several different forms, from the well-marked variation, f. fibrosa, which is frequently recorded, to a very dark unmarked form, except for light kidney mark, f. leucostigma, as well as several intermediate forms.
Fens, marshes, riversides, margins of lakes and ditches.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/09/2024227TG42Eccles
06/09/2024127TG42Eccles
06/09/2024127TG11Costessey
05/09/2024127TG42Eccles
03/09/2024327TG42Eccles
02/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
01/09/2024227TG42Eccles
31/08/2024127TG42Eccles
29/08/2024227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
28/08/2024227TG42Eccles
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