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Phlogophora meticulosa (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2306 / 73.113
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Tidbury Green, West Midlands

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Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 21-25mm
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly May - October
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident species across the region.

Found almost anywhere.

Overwinters as a larva while the adults come to light and visit sugar and flowers.

Recorded in 121 (86%) 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 03/10/2024136SO36 - Titley & Birtley
03/05/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
01/04/2024136SO55 - Bodenham & Pudlestone
21/12/2023136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
21/12/2023136SO65 - Bromyard & Brockhampton Estate
Further info: Phlogophora meticulosa
 
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