2243 Early Grey (Xylocampa areola) (Esper, 1789) - (Noctuidae / Cuculliinae)

  

Notes: Common in broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows and gardens, throughout the British Isles. Wingspan 32-40mm. Larva feeds on Honeysuckle, over-wintering as a pupa.

Flightime guide
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Records Received By Year

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Max records: 579
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Percentage of Total Records

 Total records
Max Percentage: 0.4188732
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Phenology - Adult Records

Max records: 779
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Phenology - Larval Records

Max records: 4
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Distribution Map

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Record Density

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Winklebury, Basingstoke, North Hampshire VC12, 16/03/2005, Robinson 125W MV, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2005 Basingstoke, Hampshire VC12, 12/03/2009, MV Light Trap, Mike Wall (c) Mike Wall 2009 Ladycross Inclosure, New Forest, 19/05/2007, Beating tray, Beaten from honeysuckle, David G Green (c) David G Green 2007
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