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Eupsilia transversa (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2256 / 73.210
Photo © Matthew Casey,  17/11/2018 - Hethersett

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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 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/01/2025128TF91Dereham 
14/01/2025127TG31Upton
01/12/2024127TG42Eccles
01/12/2024227TG41Filby
30/11/2024227TG42Eccles
30/11/2024227TG33Ridlington
30/11/2024127TG23North Walsham
29/11/2024128TF92North Elmham
15/11/2024127TG42Eccles
13/11/2024127TG23North Walsham
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