Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Immature stages

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Uncertain
Hoplodrina octogenaria
Rustic
Hoplodrina blanda
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Marsh Moth
Athetis pallustris

(Hübner, 1808) 2392 / 73.103

Morley's Final Catalogue: Two males taken, new to Suffolk, at car-light on the Breck near Mildenhall on 18-9 June 1932 (Trans. ii, 86; cf also EMM. 1900, p.116). One male at car-headlights near Worlington a few years ago (Burton 1936).

Recent Suffolk status: Extinct. Now only known from two sites on the Lincolnshire coast.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: The Rustic and Uncertain are much more robust moths.

Habitat: Main habitat in Lincolnshire are damp meadows inland of sand dunes. Formerly found in fens and marshes.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (7%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 1968.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
1968+25TM07 - Thelnetham/Redgrave
1968+25TM07 - Thelnetham/Redgrave
1936126TL67 - Beck Row
18/06/1932 to 19/06/1932226TL77 - Mildenhall
04/05/1905+25TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
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Forewing: M 15-16mm F 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Ribwort Plantain and Meadowsweet
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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