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Dusky Sallow
Eremobia ochroleuca ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2352 / 73.120
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  11/07/2020 - Peddars Way/Forestry Ride

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Viper's Bugloss
Hadena irregularis
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Unmistakable moth.
Grassland, fens, open woodland, scrub, heathland and gardens.

Comes to light at night, and can often be seen by day at rest or actively feeding in hot weather on flowers (especially Knapweeds)

The only likely confusion species is the extinct moth Viper's Bugloss.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/09/2024128TF62King's Lynn
02/09/2024+27TG13Wickmere
30/08/20242127TG33Ridlington
23/08/2024128TF91Dereham
19/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
18/08/2024127TG41Hemsby
18/08/2024228TF63Hunstanton
18/08/2024127TM29Brooke
18/08/2024+27TG41Filby
17/08/2024128TF63Hunstanton
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