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Ochropleura plecta (Linnaeus, 1761)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2102 / 73.329
Photo © Dave Emley

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: Two generations April - June and July - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 123 (88%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
06/08/2024636SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
20/07/2024236SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
18/07/2024536SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
05/06/2024136SO64 - Bishops Frome & Ashperton
Further info: Ochropleura plecta
 
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