Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Crescent Striped
Apamea oblonga
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Dark Arches
Apamea monoglypha

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2321 / 73.162

Norfolk status
Widespread and common.
Quite variable in colour.
Occurring in a variety of habitats, especially more grassy areas. It is mainly on the wing over a protracted period from June to September, although early and late examples occur.

Recorded in 69 (93%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
Dark Arches (F) - Hickling Broad 9-8-2010 J Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
01/12/2024128TF64Hunstanton
19/09/2024128TF50Upwell / Outwell
18/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
09/09/2024+27TG30Lingwood
08/09/2024+27TG30Lingwood
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 19-26mm.
Flight: One generation June-Sept
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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