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Small Clouded Brindle
Apamea unanimis

(Hübner, 1813) 2331 / 73.159

Davey, P., 2009: A species of wetland occurring locally across all but the far north of Britain, the larva feeding on reed-canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) and sedge (Carex spp.). In Dorset, the moth is local, at low density and strictly associated with river, fen and marsh habitat. It has been found on most of the county's river systems, harbours and lagoons, in fact wherever its foodplants occur.

Recorded in 30 (75%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1928.
Last Recorded in 2019.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: May - 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
27/07/201919SY78 Broadmayne
25/06/201929SY79 Puddletown
24/06/201919SY79 Puddletown
18/06/201919SY79 Puddletown
14/06/201919SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown

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