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Bird's Wing
Dypterygia scabriuscula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
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Photo © Danny And Jo,  24/06/2019 - Norwich

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 16mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Docks, Sorrel, Knotgras.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Fairly widespread.
Unmistakable chocolate-brown moth with characteristic 'bird's-wing' shaped mark on forewings when at rest.
Broadleaved woodland, scrub, heathland and parks.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
03/08/2024128TL89Mundford
02/08/2024127TG11Costessey
28/07/2024128TF63Dersingham
26/07/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
24/07/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
23/07/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
19/07/2024127TG20Poringland
19/07/2024127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
18/07/2024227TG14Sheringham Park
17/07/2024127TG20Poringland
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