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Beaded Chestnut
Agrochola lychnidis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2267 / 73.186
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  Worcester 2006

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Anchoscelis litura
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Anchoscelis lunosa
Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common and very variable species across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats from broadleaved woodland to gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come readily to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 103 (74%) 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
28/09/2024 to 03/10/2024236SO36 - Titley & Birtley
23/11/2023136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
08/11/2023139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
04/11/2023136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
31/10/2023136SO32 - Compton Park
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