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Dog's Tooth
Lacanobia suasa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2159 / 73.266

Davey, P., 2009: A widely distributed species in Britain usually in coastal, estuarine, large river or moorland habitat, the larva feeding nocturnally on various herbaceous plants. In Dorset, the moth is frequent in coastal salterns and fens from the Fleet eastwards, notably at Weymouth, in Poole Harbour and at Hengistbury Head, and is locally frequent also in the fens on the river system passing through Wareham. In Dorset, the moth is double brooded in May and early August; an additional peak... Read More

Recorded in 18 (45%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1929.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-20mm
Flight: May - July and July - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous 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
27/08/201919SY98 Wareham
20/08/201919SY98 Wareham
18/08/201919SY99 Lytchett Matravers
12/08/201919SY98 Wareham
11/08/201919SY98 Wareham

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