Erebidae : Hypeninae
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Immature stages

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Buttoned Snout
Hypena rostralis
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Snout
Hypena proboscidalis
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2477 / 72.003

Morley's Final Catalogue: Abundant everywhere, hovering about Nettles and at light, from Bentley to Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant.

Life history: Double-brooded. Late records into November in recent times.

Identification: Buttoned snout has less broad forewings.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats where Nettles are found.

Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/11/2024125TM14 - Ipswich
03/11/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
02/11/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
01/11/2024225TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
30/10/2024125TM13 - Brantham/Holbrook
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: Two generations June-Aug. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Common Nettle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Hypena proboscidalis
 
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