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Rosy Rustic
Hydraecia micacea
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Butterbur
Hydraecia petasitis

Doubleday, 1847 2362 / 73.124

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Locally found in marshy places and river-sides where its namesake foodplant Butterbur is found.
Similar to Rosy Rustic but generally larger and dull brown, never pink.

Can be observed by torchlight at night around Butterbur.

Recorded in 27 (36%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/09/2023128TF93Little Walsingham
25/08/2023127TM49Thurlton
01/08/2023228TF81Castle Acre / Newton
02/05/20231028TF92Great Ryburgh
02/09/2022127TG14Sheringham
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Forewing: 19-23mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Butterbur
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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