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Buttoned Snout
Hypena rostralis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Hypeninae
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Snout
Hypena proboscidalis
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation Aug - June. (hibernating)
Foodplant:   Hops.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
A formerly scarce species whose distribution is now largely restricted to south-east England. Considered to be widespread and relatively common in Norfolk in hedgerows, woodland fringes and ditches.

The larvae feed on Hop, often found where it climbs to form aerial foliage which occurs in the numerous wetlands of Norfolk. Several recent records also from around Norwich.

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/02/2024127TG10Hethersett
15/12/2023127TG11Costessey
05/12/2023128TL99Griston / Northacre
17/11/2023127TG32Sutton Fen
16/11/2023127TG33Ridlington
07/11/2023+28TF63Dersingham
23/10/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
10/10/2023+27TG41Filby
25/09/2023127TG11Costessey
25/09/2023127TG10Wymondham
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