White-speck (Mythimna unipuncta) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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White-speck

Mythimna unipuncta

(Haworth, 1809)	2203 / 73.296
=American Wainscot

Norfolk status
Rare migrant.
Coastal grassy areas.
Often confused with White-point.
Please photo/retain specimens for confirmation.

The larvae, which are rarely recorded in Britain, feed on grasses.

(aka American Wainscot)

Verification Grade Comment: Rare. Often confused with White-point.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 10 (14%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1971.
Last Recorded in 2018.
Additional Stats

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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
16/11/2018	1	28	TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
15/11/2018	1	28	TF81 - Castle Acre/Litcham
15/11/2018	1	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
10/11/2018	1	27	TG33 - Bacton
18/08/2006	1	27	TM17 - Scole

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Forewing:	18-21mm.
Flight:	Recorded all months (most Aug-Oct)
Foodplant:	Grasses
Nat Status:	Immigrant
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

Immature

Adult

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