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Light Arches
Apamea lithoxylaea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2322 / 73.163
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  12/07/2016 - Hethersett

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Reddish Light Arches
Apamea sublustris
Forewing: 18-23mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Can occur almost anywhere.

Lighter and more heavily marked than the Similar Reddish Light Arches.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
09/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
31/07/20231527TG33Ridlington
31/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
29/07/2023127TG42Eccles
29/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
28/07/2023127TG42Eccles
28/07/2023127TG51Scratby
28/07/2023128TF72Flitcham
27/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
27/07/2023128TF93Little Snoring
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