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Grey Chi
Antitype chi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
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Photo © Peter Hall,  Rosemarkie East Ross September 4th 2022

Similar Upper Thames Species
Grey Shoulder-knot
Lithophane ornitopus
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Formerly local and uncommon in the northern half of the region, but there are no very recent records. This is a northern and western species and the region is near the southern edge of its range, which appears to be retreating northwards. Occurs in a range of open habitats.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 18 (23%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2009.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
04/09/2009223SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
22/08/2009123SP20 - Brize Norton, Clanfield
10/10/2005124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
29/08/2005123SP43 - Banbury (S), Deddington
1994124SP95 - Lavendon
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