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Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria (Brahm, 1791)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2381 / 73.096
Photo © Martin Greenland,  09/04/2010 - Acle Rectory

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Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
Mottled Rustic
Caradrina morpheus
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread and common.
The Uncertain and Rustic pair are hard to separate.

In general, this species is more yellowish-brown, with well-defined cross-lines and reniform stigma, and less glossy in appearance than the very similar Rustic. Many habitats.

It my be necessary to refer to the genitalia for confirmation.

Please record as the Uncertain/Rustic agg. if uncertain.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2025327TG20Norwich (Earlham)
10/07/2025127TG11Horsford
09/07/2025728TF92Great Ryburgh
09/07/2025728TL79Mundford
09/07/2025328TF63Snettisham
09/07/2025428TF63Heacham
09/07/2025527TG51Caister
09/07/2025127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
08/07/2025+27TG31Upton
08/07/2025128TF72Great Massingham
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