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Chamomile Shark
Cucullia chamomillae ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Cuculliinae
2214 / 73.053
Photo © Richard Harding,  SP58182 05543 8 May 2022

Similar Upper Thames Species
Shark
Cucullia umbratica
Foodplant:   Scentless Mayweed, chamomiles and Feverfew
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded from most parts of the region but local and uncommon. Breeds in a range of open situations including field margins.

Recorded in 33 (42%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
09/05/2022122SU77 - Reading
07/05/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
14/04/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
19/05/2021124SP83 - Milton Keynes
09/05/2021124SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
Further info: Cucullia chamomillae
 
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