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Shoulder-striped Wainscot
Leucania comma

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2205 / 73.301
=Mythimna comma

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Heathland, scrub, grassland, fens and open woodland.

One of the more strongly marked Wainscots with characteristic long, thick, black streak from base to centre of wing, white costal streak, and white finger-like veins.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
31/08/2023127TG33Ridlington
04/08/20232927TG01Lyng
31/07/20231427TG33Ridlington
16/07/2023127TM29Shotesham
16/07/2023127TG24Overstrand
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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