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Common Rustic
Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2343 / 73.169
Photo © Richard Fox,  male. Confirmed by gen. det.

Similar Devon Species
Lesser Common Rustic
Mesapamea didyma
Small Clouded Brindle
Apamea unanimis
Forewing: 12-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 23 (24%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1969.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/202313SX65 - South Devon
27/07/202313SX65 - South Devon
23/07/202313SX65 - South Devon
08/07/202314SS62 - North Devon
05/07/202314SS62 - North Devon
Further info: Mesapamea secalis
 
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