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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 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
12/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/09/2023128TL99Griston / Northacre
10/09/20231027TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
08/09/20231428TF52Terrington St Clement
08/09/2023228TF52Terrington St Clement
06/09/2023128TF92Stibbard
05/09/2023128TF73Bircham Tofts
01/09/2023328TF52Terrington St Clement
01/09/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
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