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Smoky Wainscot
Mythimna impura (Hübner, 1808)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2198 / 73.293
Photo © Matthew Casey,  06/01/2021 - Hethersett

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Common Wainscot
Mythimna pallens
Southern Wainscot
Mythimna straminea
Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread and common.
Grassland, scrub, fens, heathland, open woodland and gardens.

Smoky grey hindwing separates this species from similar Wainscots including Common Wainscot.

Recorded in 69 (93%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/09/2023327TG33Ridlington
21/09/2023127TG42Eccles
16/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
16/09/2023128TF41West Walton
15/09/2023228TF74Holme NNR
15/09/2023128TF64Hunstanton
15/09/2023128TF52Terrington St Clement
14/09/2023127TG42Eccles
14/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
11/09/2023628TF74Holme NNR
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