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Straw Underwing
Thalpophila matura

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2303 / 73.109

Davey, P., 2009: A species restricted to lowland England and coastal districts in Scotland, the larva feeding nocturnally on various grasses. In Dorset, the moth is a denizen of unimproved grassland and ranges from common on chalky soils to locally frequent on neutral or acid soils. Elsewhere it is rare.

Recorded in 32 (80%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: July - August
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
18/09/201929SY67 Portland / Weymouth
18/09/201929SY67 Portland / Weymouth
14/09/201929SZ07 Swanage
12/09/201969SY67 Portland / Weymouth
12/09/201969SY67 Portland / Weymouth

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