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Blossom Underwing
Orthosia miniosa ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2183 / 73.243
Photo © Les Evans-Hill,  Milton Keynes, 22/04/2003

Similar Upper Thames Species
Small Quaker
Orthosia cruda
Common Quaker
Orthosia cerasi
Foodplant:   Oaks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Local (Immigrant)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Local and rather uncommon in the region, mainly on clay in Oxfordshire and north Buckinghamshire. Found in woodland, often in damp situations. Some records from other areas and in gardens may refer to immigrants.

Recorded in 37 (47%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
02/05/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
28/04/2022124SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
23/04/2022224SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
22/04/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
21/04/2022224SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
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