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Clouded-bordered Brindle
Apamea crenata
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Clouded Brindle
Apamea epomidion

(Haworth, 1809) 2327 / 73.155

Davey, P., 2009: A local woodland species in England and Wales, the larva feeding nocturnally on the flowers and immature seeds and later the foliage of various grass species. In Dorset, the moth is locally common in deciduous woodland on chalky soils and frequent in similar habitat on clay soils; wood melick (Melica uniflora), wood millet (Milium effusum), false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) and wood meadow-grass (Poa nemoralis) are potential food plants in these places. It is rare on sandy... Read More

Recorded in 38 (95%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1931.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/201919SZ07 Swanage
05/07/201919SU00 Wimborne
04/07/201919SY98 Wareham
29/06/201919ST71 Sturminster Newton
28/06/201919ST40 Beaminster

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