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Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2382 / 73.097
Photo © Dave Jones,  04/07/2021 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria
Vine's Rustic
Hoplodrina ambigua
Forewing: 13-16mm.
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.

Rustic usually has a smoother greyer forewing, with less contrasting stigmata and cross-line. 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
30/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
07/09/2023128TF50Upwell / Outwell
05/09/2023128TF50Upwell / Outwell
05/09/2023128TF73Bircham Tofts
04/09/2023128TL79Mundford
03/09/2023228TF50Upwell / Outwell
01/09/2023127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
28/08/2023428TF50Upwell / Outwell
28/08/2023127TG31Upton
27/08/2023128TF74Holme NNR
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