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Brown-spot Pinion
Anchoscelis litura (Linnaeus, 1761)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2266 / 73.187
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2018

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Beaded Chestnut
Agrochola lychnidis
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region in a wide range of habitats.

Recorded in 65 (83%) 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
10/11/2022122SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
28/10/2022123SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
27/10/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
27/10/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
25/10/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
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