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Small Angle Shades
Euplexia lucipara

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2305 / 73.114

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Gardens, heathland, fens, woodland, grassland and scrub.

As the vernacular name implies, much smaller than Angle Shades.

The larva feed nocturnally on various shrubs and plants with a preference for Bracken and Ferns.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/09/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
23/07/2023127TG42Eccles
18/07/2023127TG42Eccles
13/07/2023128TF92North Elmham
11/07/2023127TG13Hempstead
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants, Bracken, Fern
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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