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Light Brocade
Lacanobia w-latinum

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2157 / 73.263

Davey, P., 2009: A species occurring throughout southern Britain, but rare further north, the larva feeding nocturnally on various herbaceous plants. In Dorset, the moth is locally common on heathland and on unimproved grassland on chalky soil. It is rarely observed elsewhere.

Recorded in 37 (93%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 18-21mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
13/07/201919SY79 Puddletown
10/07/201919SY99 Lytchett Matravers
15/06/201919SY98 Wareham
09/06/201919SZ08 Studland / Sandbanks
09/06/201919SZ07 Swanage

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