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Dingy Shears
Fissipunctia ypsillon ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2314 / 73.222
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Lacanobia suasa
Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Willows, sallows and poplars.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Dull and nondescript species, as suggested by the English name.
Wet woodland, fens, heathland and riverbanks.
Widespread but infrequent.

Note 2024 taxonomic name change.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
21/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
01/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
29/07/2023127TG42Eccles
28/07/2023127TG11Costessey
28/07/2023228TF72Flitcham
21/07/2023127TG42Eccles
20/07/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
20/07/2023127TG51Scratby
18/07/2023127TG13Little Barningham
17/07/2023128TF62King's Lynn
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