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Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
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Photo © L Simkins,  10/07/2013 - West Walton

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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala
Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis
Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Ash and Wild Privet
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Woodland, scrub on chalky soil and fens.

Very few Norfolk records before 2009. It has now become more commonly recorded going from around 10 in 2009 to 1300 by 2021.

Beautiful moth showing variations in forewing colour from intense yellow/green and purple to black and white.

Dark specimens can be confused with Poplar Grey.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/09/2024128TF63Heacham
08/09/2024128TF62King's Lynn
07/09/2024127TG04Blakeney
07/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/09/2024227TG14Felbrigg / Runton
07/09/2024128TF62King's Lynn
07/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
06/09/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
06/09/2024128TF63Heacham
06/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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