Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2167 / 73.286

Norfolk status
Extremely variable.
Dry grassy or stony habitats such as chalk downland and shingle beaches.

Recorded in 60 (81%) 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
13/04/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
01/10/2023228TF94Blakeney Point / Stiffkey
01/10/2023228TF94Blakeney Point / Stiffkey
30/09/2023228TF94Blakeney Point / Stiffkey
30/09/2023228TF94Blakeney Point / Stiffkey
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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Campions, Nottingham Catchfly and Rock Sea-spurrey
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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