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Shoulder-striped Wainscot
Leucania comma

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2205 / 73.301
=Mythimna comma
Photo © Jukka Vuorinen,  1.6.2023 River Camel valley Cornwall with paul Burgess

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Recorded in 75 (79%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

< L-album Wainscot  |  Obscure Wainscot >
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/10/202314SS42 - North Devon
11/10/202313SX65 - South Devon
07/10/202313SX46 - South Devon
13/07/202353SX88 - South Devon
09/07/202314SS42 - North Devon
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