Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Light Brocade
Lacanobia w-latinum

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2157 / 73.263

Norfolk status
Largest of the group.
Calcareous soils, open habitats, rough ground and heathland.
Comes to light, feeds at sugar and flowers.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/08/2024627TG11Costessey
17/07/2024128TF62King's Lynn
30/06/2024227TG33Ridlington
27/06/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
26/06/2024+28TL78Weeting
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Forewing: 18-21mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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