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Green-brindled Crescent
Allophyes oxyacanthae (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Psaphidinae
2245 / 73.068
Photo © Steve Wakeham,  07/10/2016 - Shimpling

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Dog-rose, Crab Apple.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread Autumnal species.
Two distinct forms, and their intermediates, are regularly seen. The typical form has patches of metallic green scales giving it an attractive sheen in the correct light. A melanic form, (f. capucina) is found in suburban areas, and shows much less green.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub and gardens.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
20/11/2023127TG31Upton
18/11/2023127TG11Costessey
14/11/2023128TF83North Creake
14/11/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
14/11/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
09/11/2023127TG11Costessey
08/11/2023127TG42Eccles
07/11/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
05/11/2023128TF63Heacham
05/11/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
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