Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
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Photo © Brian Jones,  18/6/2011 Alder Carr, Aldeby VC 27

Similar Norfolk Species
Dog's Tooth
Lacanobia suasa
Dingy Shears
2314 Parastichtis ypsillon
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Dull and nondescript species, as suggested by the English name.
Wet woodland, fens, heathland and riverbanks.
Widespread but infrequent.

Recorded in 54 (78%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/06/2013127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
18/08/2012127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
18/08/2012+28TL78 - Hockwold/Weeting
06/08/2012227TG24 - Cromer
August 2012+27TG14 - Sheringham
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Season: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Willows, sallows and poplars
Nat Status: Local
 Immature Adult
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