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Axylia putris (Linnaeus, 1761)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2098 / 73.328
Photo © Derek Bennet,  aptured in my garden on the 17/6/2022 in Shropshire

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: June - July and September
Foodplant:   Many low growing plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

Found in a range of habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come readily to light and sugar. They also visit flowers.

Recorded in 120 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/10/2022140SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
04/10/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
20/09/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
14/09/2022239SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
12/09/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
Further info: Axylia putris
 
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