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Centre-barred Sallow
Atethmia centrago (Haworth, 1809)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2269 / 73.219
Photo © Garry Barlow

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: August - September
Foodplant:   Ash
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident found across the region.

A species of broadleaved woodland, hedgerows with Ash trees, some gardens.

Overwinters as an egg while adults come regularly to light.

Recorded in 112 (80%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/2022140SO48 - Craven Arms
06/10/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
01/10/2022239SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
26/09/2022736SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
25/09/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
Further info: Atethmia centrago
 
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