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Dark Brocade
Mniotype adusta (Esper, 1790)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2250 / 73.238
Photo © Chris Knott,  To MV light, Great Ellingham; 21 June 2008

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Cabbage Moth
Mamestra brassicae
Pale-shouldered Brocade
Lacanobia thalassina
Forewing: 18-21mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Quite similar to several related species.
Heathland, chalky downland and fenland.
Identified by the shape of its reniform stigmata, which usually show a triple-toothed appearance on the outer edge.

Comparative detail

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/08/2024327TG11Taverham
19/07/2024128TF72Flitcham
03/07/2024+27TG14Sheringham Park
21/06/2024128TL79Cranwich
28/08/2023128TF62King's Lynn
11/08/2023627TG11Taverham
07/07/2023228TF74Holme NNR
22/06/2023127TG11Taverham
08/07/2022128TF82West Raynham
22/06/2022228TF82West Raynham
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