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Red Chestnut
Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  28/03/2012 - Bawdeswell

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Cerastis leucographa
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Appearing in the first warm days of March and April.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/04/2024128TF63Hunstanton
26/04/2024127TG51Scratby
18/04/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
14/04/2024227TG42Eccles
14/04/2024127TG31Upton
14/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
13/04/2024127TM18New Buckenham
13/04/2024128TF63Hunstanton
13/04/2024127TG51Scratby
13/04/2024628TL79Cranwich
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