Noctuidae: Plusiinae
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Photo © Steve Mills,  Holme Dunes NWT Reserve 08.08.09

Similar Norfolk Species
Silver Y
Autographa gamma
Ni Moth
2432 Trichoplusia ni
(Hübner, 1803)
Norfolk status
Rare immigrant.
Resembles the more frequent Silver Y but has more ornately-marked, light brown forewing with the central mark usually, but not always, broken into two.
(see photo comparison)

Recorded in 6 (9%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 2011.

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Determination
Ni Moth - Silver Y comparison - J Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/10/2011+28TL78 - Hockwold/Weeting
08/08/2009128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
26/09/2006128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
29/07/2006127TG20 - Norwich
23/08/2003128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Season: Recorded all year. Mainly May-Oct.
Foodplant:   Sea Rocket, marigolds, Hawkweed, others
Nat Status: Immigrant
 Immature Adult
Further info: Trichoplusia ni
 

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