Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Immature stages

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Dusky Brocade
Apamea remissa
Large Nutmeg
Apamea anceps
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Rustic Shoulder-knot
Apamea sordens
(Hufnagel, 1766) 2334 / 73.158

Morley's Final Catalogue: Referring also to Large Nutmeg: Both frequent everywhere at dusk, sugar and light in summer.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. A larva was found inside the seedhead of Ploughman's spikenard in October 2013 at Thurston.

Identification: Large Nutmeg has a much more marbled forewing and lacks the obvious black branched basal forewing streak. Dusky brocade is a greyer moth.

Habitat: A wide variety of grassy habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 54 (93%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Large Nutmeg | Small Clouded Brindle >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
16/06/2024126TM05 - Stowmarket/Needham Market
07/06/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
06/06/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
05/06/2024126TL96 - Thurston/Elmswell
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Apamea sordens
 
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