Noctuidae: Hypeninae
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Photo © Susie Turner,  03.09.2012 TG10

Similar Norfolk Species
Buttoned Snout
Hypena rostralis
Snout
2477 Hypena proboscidalis
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Easily recognised by its very long upturned palps or 'snout'.
Varies in colour.
Found wherever nettles grow.
Widespread and abundant.

Recorded in 66 (96%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2013.

‹ Beautiful Snout  |  Buttoned Snout ›

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/06/2013328TF60 - Downham/Fincham
19/06/2013127TG51 - Winterton/Caister
19/06/2013228TL59 - Welney
18/06/2013128TF91 - Dereham
17/06/2013127TG20 - Norwich
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Season: Two generations June-Aug. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Common Nettle
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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