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Fen Wainscot
Arenostola phragmitidis (Hübner, 1803)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2377 / 73.137
Photo © Ian Walker,  29/07/2008 - Hilltop, Cley, Norfolk

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Reed.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common.
Distinctively plain-looking species with creamy forewings, darker towards the termen.
Reed-beds, although has a tendency to wander.
Widespread in suitable habitats.

English name not to be confused with the rare - Fenn's Wainscot.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
13/09/2023127TG23North Walsham
31/08/2023327TG33Ridlington
23/08/2023228TF62Sandringham
19/08/2023127TG11Costessey
15/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
14/08/2023127TG42Eccles
14/08/2023127TM49Thurlton
13/08/2023327TG42Eccles
13/08/2023128TF51Walpole Highway
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