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Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
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Vine's Rustic
Hoplodrina ambigua

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2384 / 73.099

Morley's Final Catalogue: C. ambigua, is a recent immigrant to the south coast.
The first county record was in 1948.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant.

Life history: Double-brooded. Flies well into November in recent times.

Identification: Similar to the Rustic and the Uncertain, but smaller and with a pure white hindwing.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 54 (93%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1948.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/11/2024225TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
06/11/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
05/11/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
04/11/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
29/10/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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