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Frosted Orange
Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2364 / 73.121
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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Thistles, Burdocks and Foxglove.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Distinctive Autumnal species.
Fens, grassland, scrub, coastal areas and gardens.
Widespread.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/10/2023127TG42Eccles
10/10/2023127TG42Eccles
09/10/2023127TG11Costessey
08/10/2023127TG42Eccles
07/10/2023128TF63Hunstanton
07/10/2023127TG10Bowthorpe
04/10/2023128TF74Titchwell
03/10/2023128TF92North Elmham
02/10/2023127TG42Eccles
02/10/2023128TF92North Elmham
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