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Old Lady
Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2300 / 73.107
Photo © Patrick Clement

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 30-36mm.
Flight: One generation July - Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common species across the region.

A species of riverbanks, marshes, gardens, hedges, scrub and woodland.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults can be found roosting by day in out-buildings, under bridges, in houses etc. Comes sparingly to light but more so to sugar, sap runs etc.

Recorded in 101 (72%) 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
17/09/2023139SJ93 - Downs Banks/Stone
15/09/2023+37SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
12/09/2023140SJ70 - Telford/Shifnal
10/09/2023139SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
10/09/2023139SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
Further info: Mormo maura
 
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