Noctuidae : Cuculliinae
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Chamomile Shark
Cucullia chamomillae
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Shark
Cucullia umbratica

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2216 / 73.052

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Coastal vegetated shingle, grassland, fens, scrub.

Very similar to Chamomile Shark, forewing fringes are clear and unmarked, while on Chamomile Shark they are cut by dark veins. It also flies later in the season than the similar Chamomile Shark.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
16/07/2024127TG03Briston
11/07/2024128TF51Terrington St John
10/07/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
09/07/2024128TF63Heacham
08/07/2024128TF63Dersingham
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Forewing: 22-26mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sow-thistles, wild lettuces, hawkweeds
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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