Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Photo © Neil Sherman,  County Kerry, Ireland. June 2016

Immature stages

Similar Suffolk Species
Light Brocade
Lacanobia w-latinum
Pale-shouldered Brocade
Lacanobia thalassina
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Beautiful Brocade
Lacanobia contigua

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2156 / 73.265

Morley's Final Catalogue: Apparently very rare indeed. Not taken (Mr. Waller's Waldringfield record proved to be erroneous) since Miller and Garrett found it at 'Bentley' before 1890: though said by Harwood to also occur close to the River Stour at Dedham in Essex, i.e. five miles further south.

Recent Suffolk Status: Uncertain. No records.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Light brocade is larger with a clear band across the wing. Pale-shouldered brocade lacks the diagonal white band.

Habitat: Heathland, woodland.

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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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