Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Photo © Neil Lawton,  Scolt Head June 2013, A dark individual

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White Colon
Sideridis turbida

(Hübner, 1813) 2152 / 73.275
=Sideridis albicolon

Norfolk status
Local.
Nationally Scarce on dry, sandy habitats, this moth is mostly found around the coast.
Fairly well recorded at Norfolk coastal sites, although appears to be in decline in recent years.

Characteristic pair of vertically opposed small whitish dots (resembling a white colon) on the distal margin of the dorsal half of the stigma.

Recorded in 27 (36%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
28/07/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
20/07/2024428TF74Scolt Head NNR
18/07/2024228TF74Scolt Head NNR
18/07/2024128TF63Heacham
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Sea Rocket, Common Restharrow, Sea Sandwort, others
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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