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Blossom Underwing
Orthosia miniosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2183 / 73.243
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  07/04/2010

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Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: March- April
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Local (Immigrant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

An uncommon species, mainly in the south of the region and with a stronghold in the Wyre Forest area.

Found mainly in oak woodland.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come to light and also visit sallow catkins.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 44 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
17/04/2023237SO77 - Wyre Forest
17/04/2023237SO77 - Wyre Forest
17/04/2023137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
30/03/2023137SP05 - The Lenches
11/03/2023137SO98 - Dudley/Saltwells Wood
Further info: Orthosia miniosa
 
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