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Dotted Chestnut
Conistra rubiginea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2260 / 73.197
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Uffmoor Wood, Worcestershire. April 2nd 2008.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: October - November, and again March - May
Foodplant:   Apple, Blackthorn, Plum, sallows. Other deciduous trees (not well-known in the wild)
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

An uncommon but increasing resident in the south; largely absent from the north.

A species of woodland and wooded heaths, mature hedgerows.

Adults hibernate over winter but come to light more frequently in the spring.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 35 (25%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/11/2023137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
19/11/2023137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
18/11/2023137SO85 - Worcester
16/11/2023137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
13/11/2023137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
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