Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Ear Moth
Amphipoea oculea
Large Ear
Amphipoea lucens
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Saltern Ear
Amphipoea fucosa

(Tutt, 1888) 2358 / 73.126

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Suffolk Status: Fairly common along the coast, but also wanders inland regularly.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: A larger species than Ear moth. The kidney mark is normally more crescent moon shaped and the wings are longer. Olive and reddish coloured forms are common. Dissection is the most reliable way to separate this species from Ear and Large ear.

Habitat: Saltmarshes, coastal grassland.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 23 (40%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Comparison fucosa oculea Hollesley 2012 - Raymond A Watson
Comparison 2 fucosa oculea Hollesley 2012 - Raymond A Watson
Dunwich 17-8-19 - Peter Follett
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/10/2023+25TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
20/08/2023125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
19/08/2023925TM44 - Orford Ness
17/08/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
14/08/2023725TM44 - Orford Ness
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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