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Lunar Yellow Underwing
Noctua orbona

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2108 / 73.344

Recorded in 15 (41%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
15/09/2024229TL49 - March
18/07/2024129TL47 - Haddenham/Willingham
23/06/2024+29TL64 - Horseheath
30/09/2023129TL66 - Chippenham Fen
24/09/2023129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation June-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses and small herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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