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Yellow-line Quaker
Leptologia macilenta (Hübner, 1809)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2264 / 73.190
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Red-line Quaker
Leptologia lota
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Oaks, poplars, Beech, sallows, Hawthorn, other plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland and hedgerows.
Overwinters as an egg.

Yellow colour separates this from its grey partner - Red-line Quaker.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/12/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
01/12/2024128TF83North Creake
01/12/2024127TG51Scratby
01/12/2024127TG41Filby
30/11/2024128TF83North Creake
30/11/20241327TG33Ridlington
30/11/2024127TG11Horsford
30/11/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
30/11/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
30/11/2024128TF63Snettisham
Further info: Leptologia macilenta
 
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