Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Similar Suffolk Species
Lychnis
Hadena bicruris
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Campion
Sideridis rivularis

(Fabricius, 1775) 2166 / 73.276
=Hadena rivularis

Morley's Final Catalogue: Scarcely rarer than the last, and as wide-spread. Uncommon about Ipswich (Baylis). Beccles, Lowestoft; Gorleston (Mr). Coddenham, Needham, Stowmarket, Bury, Tuddenham; Brandon in 1899 (Mly).

Recent Suffolk Status: Fairly common.

Life history: Double-brooded. The second brood is larger than the first brood. Commonly seen at light in small numbers and also at dusk feeding at Campion and Bladder campion flowers. Larvae are regularly found in Suffolk by checking seed and flower heads of Bladder campion, which if occupied by them have a small hole in the side. Small larvae stay in the seed pods, but larger larvae only feed at night, hiding underneath the plants in the daytime.

Identification: The similar Lychnis is brownish, not purple tinged and has the kidney mark and oval spots separated - these are joined on Campion.

Habitat: Woodland, hedgerows, gardens, road verges.

Recorded in 49 (84%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2024125TG50 - Gorleston
02/09/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
26/08/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
23/08/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
21/08/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Red, White and Sea Campion
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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