Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Large Wainscot
Rhizedra lutosa

(Hübner, 1803) 2375 / 73.134

General comments
Widespread but very local resident; also vagrant.

The large Wainscot was first noted in the county by S. H. Spencer in his garden at Gladstone Road, Watford, during 1893. Most of our records are made in wetland areas, mainly river valleys, though not necessarily in the immediate vicinity of the foodplant, but there are records away from this habitat and though a few undoubtedly represent wanderers the possibility that garden and village ponds can support this species should not be overlooked.

Recorded in 32 (78%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1893.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/10/2024120TL31 - Hertford
26/10/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
30/10/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
22/10/2023120SP90 - Berkhamsted
21/10/2023120TL41 - Sawbridgeworth / Bishop's Stortford
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Forewing: 16-23mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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