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Slender Brindle

Apamea scolopacina

Checklist Number
73.160 [B&F: 2335]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Xyleninae
Genus:Apamea
Species:scolopacina
Authority:(Esper, 1788)

Local in woodland throughout much of England and Wales. In Hampshire widespread and fairly common and is possibly increasing: 1990 saw the first Isle of Wight records, since which it is gradually increasing but cannot yet be said to be widespread in VC10. Wingspan 32-36 mm. Characterised by fuscous patch on dorsum near base of wing (MBGBI Vol 10). Larva feeds on flowers, stems and leaves of various grasses, including Wood Meadow-grass and False-brome.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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