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Vine's Rustic
Hoplodrina ambigua ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2384 / 73.099
Photo © Marilyn Abdulla,  23/08/2024 - Sculthorpe

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Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Generally paler than Rustic or Uncertain and tends to show larger and rounder stigmata.
Grassland, heathland, open woodland areas, fens, scrub and gardens.
Widespread, second brood somewhat more numerous.

Second generation flies latter than similar Rustic/Uncertain, going in to September/October.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/10/2024127TG04Glandford
25/10/2024128TL79Mundford
24/10/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
08/10/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
08/10/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
07/10/2024128TF50Upwell / Outwell
07/10/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
07/10/2024128TF90Scoulton
07/10/2024127TG03Briston
06/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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