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Landguard Ochre
Amphipyra effusa
Boisduval, [1828] 2299a / 73.0645
=Pyrois effusa

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Suffolk Status: The single county record on 17.06.2017 is also the only UK record. Thought to be an adventive, as this moth is not known to migrate.

Life history: Single-brooded on the continent.

Identification: A fairly pale grey moth with dark markings unlike any UK species. The Landguard moth was especially pale.

Habitat: Mediterranean garrigue.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2017.
Last Recorded in 2017.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/06/2017125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
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Forewing: 20-24mm
Flight: May-September
Foodplant:   Polyphagous
GB Status: Immigrant
Former Status: Migrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Further info: Amphipyra effusa
 
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