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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2278 / 73.046
Photo © Keith Fox, Joan Fox,  Hunstanton 04/09/2021

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Sycamore
Acronicta aceris
Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Woodland, fens, heathland, scrub, grassland and gardens.
Similar to the Sycamore moth. Distinctive round stigma and white patch on the forewing, with whitish hindwings.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
26/09/2023127TG42Eccles
25/09/2023127TG42Eccles
24/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
31/08/2023227TG33Ridlington
27/08/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
25/08/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
25/08/2023128TF92Brisley
24/08/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
24/08/2023128TF63Heacham
24/08/2023228TL78Weeting Heath
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