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Similar Suffolk Species
White Colon
Sideridis turbida
Dark Brocade
Mniotype adusta
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Cabbage Moth
Mamestra brassicae

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2154 / 73.274

Morley's Final Catalogue: Referring also to Dot moth: Both at Sudbury in 1836 (Ent. Mag. iv, 223); and still abound throughout the county. Of the later (Dot moth), imagines are sometimes a pest at light in Ipswich and larvae in great profusion (Ransom) at Sudbury.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very common resident species with numbers boosted by immigration.

Life history: Probably double-brooded in Suffolk, with records from April till October, but most numerous in August and September. Comes to light in small numbers and also noted on sugar/wine ropes fairly regularly. Larvae can be found at night in gardens, feeding on various plants including Brassicas.

Identification: The similar White colon doesn't have a w mark in the outer line. The Dark brocade has a clear black bar in the centre of the forewing.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 55 (95%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1836.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/10/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
23/09/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
20/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
19/09/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
18/09/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-22mm.
Flight: Two (Three) generations May-Oct.
Foodplant:   Brassicas, Cabbages etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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