Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Rosy Rustic
Hydraecia micacea

(Esper, 1789) 2361 / 73.123

General comments:
Widespread but local resident.

This readily recognised moth can only really be confused with Butterbur, which is much more localised in its distribution. Records seem to suggest that the Rosy Rustic has always been a fairly widespread and common species and it is a regular in many garden moth traps and is frequently encountered in the wider countryside in grassland, woodland rides and on some field edges.

Recorded in 35 (85%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/10/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
10/10/2023120SP90 - Berkhamsted
06/10/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
05/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
02/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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Forewing: 14-21mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Low growing plants, Broad-leaved Dock, Ribwort Plantain etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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