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Mullein
Cucullia verbasci (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Cuculliinae
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Photo © Matthew Casey,  05/07/2013 - costessey

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Forewing: 19-24mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   Mulleins, figworts and buddleias
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
The Mullein moth can be found in gardens and open ground across Norfolk. This moth has one generation a year with adults on the wing from April to May.

The distinctive brightly coloured caterpillars, with black and yellow spotted markings, can be found feeding on Mullein from May to July.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/04/2024127TG42Eccles
30/04/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
29/04/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
27/04/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
27/04/2024128TF62King's Lynn
27/04/2024128TF91Dereham 
26/04/2024228TM09Great Ellingham
20/04/2024127TG23North Walsham
18/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/04/2024127TG41Winterton
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