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Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2256 / 73.210
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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-April.
Foodplant:   Omnivorous. Broadleaved trees and shrubs - Moth larvae.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.
Named after the small 'satellites' either side of the stigma. Marks vary in colour from white to orange and can be obscure, especially in worn individuals.
Overwinters as an adult.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/11/2024127TG42Eccles
31/10/2024127TG42Eccles
30/10/2024327TG42Eccles
30/10/2024127TG11Costessey
29/10/2024727TG42Eccles
29/10/2024127TM18Tibenham
29/10/2024+27TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
29/10/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
28/10/2024627TG42Eccles
28/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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