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Acontia lucida (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Acontiinae
2415 / 73.028
Photo © Nick Harris,  17/09/2024 - Snettisham

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: May-June and July-August
Foodplant:   Ground-ivy, Field Bindweed, Common Mallow, Dwarf Mallow and Marsh-mallow.
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Very rare migrant.

Occurs in southern Europe where it can be seen visiting flowers in sunny weather between May and August in two broods, as well as coming to light.

Several records in southern England with possible indications of local breeding in Sussex.

Adult moth found early evening at rest on foliage by the sea defences on the beach at Snettisham in September 2024. (N.Harris, 17/09/24)

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2024.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/09/2024128TF63Snettisham Beach
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