Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Photo © Ben Sale,  Rye Meads, Hertfordshire (06/08/16)

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Reed Dagger
Simyra albovenosa

(Goeze, 1781) 2290 / 73.035

General comments:
Extremely local resident.

There is a very localised population in the valley of the River Stort, extending from Sawbridgeworth Marsh in the north and southwards to the confluence with the River Lea at Rye Meads. All other reports refer to wanderers from this river corridor area.

Recorded in 3 (7%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1990.
Last Recorded in 2016.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/08/2016120TL31 - Hertford
06/08/2016120TL31 - Hertford
20/07/2015120TL31 - Hertford
28/07/2008120TL31 - Hertford
27/07/2008120TL31 - Hertford
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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