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Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2167 / 73.286
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Agrotis ripae
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Campions, Nottingham Catchfly and Rock Sea-spurrey.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Extremely variable.
Dry grassy or stony habitats such as chalk downland and shingle beaches.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
06/10/2024128TF63Heacham
06/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
21/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
18/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
16/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
14/08/2024627TG04Cley next the Sea
10/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
07/08/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
31/07/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
31/07/20243027TG04Cley next the Sea
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