Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
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Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Thornham July 2011

Similar Norfolk Species
Small Dotted Buff
Photedes minima
Small Wainscot
Chortodes pygmina
Cloaked Minor
2341 Mesoligia furuncula
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
A very variable species with a wide range of colour forms and patterns.
Fens, grassland, open woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.
Widespread.

Recorded in 64 (93%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/09/2012+28TF94 - Wells/Stiffkey
04/09/2012127TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
29/08/2012128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
28/08/2012128TF93 - Fakenham/Walsingham
27/08/2012127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Season: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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