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Common Rustic
Mesapamea secalis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2343 / 73.169
Photo © Mike Braid,  Stowford, Chittlehampton July 2024. Gen.Det. Male

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Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 25 (26%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1969.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Double Lobed  |  Common Rustic agg. >
Forewing: 12-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
13/08/202413SX46 - South Devon
12/08/202434SS91 - North Devon
11/08/202413SX86 - South Devon
11/08/202413SX86 - South Devon
10/08/202414SS62 - North Devon
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