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Alder Moth
Acronicta alni (Linnaeus, 1767)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2281 / 73.036
Photo © Kevin Leighton,  19/05/2014 - Stow Bardolph

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Broad-leaved woodland, heathland, carr, fens, and scrub.
Prior to the use of MV traps, the species was considered quite rare, as it seldom comes to sugar or flowers.

Highly distinctive mature larvae, black with yellow partial hoops and a number of club-like hairs.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/06/2023127TG33Ridlington
27/06/2023128TF71Marham Fen
19/06/2023128TF63Dersingham
19/06/2023127TG24Overstrand
18/06/2023127TM18New Buckenham
17/06/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
17/06/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
17/06/2023327TG31Bure Marshes NNR
14/06/2023127TG31Bure Marshes NNR
13/06/2023227TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
Further info: Acronicta alni
 
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