Noctuidae : Hadeninae
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Tawny Shears
Hadena perplexa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2167 / 73.286
Photo © Jukka Vuorinen,  9.7.2022 SX8341 South Devon (with Paul Burgess and David Sumner)

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Recorded in 46 (48%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

< White Spot  |  Double Line >
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Campions, Nottingham Catchfly and Rock Sea-spurrey.
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/202323SS90 - South Devon
29/06/202313SS90 - South Devon
28/06/202313SX64 - South Devon
24/06/202323SX84 - South Devon
21/06/202314SS41 - North Devon
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