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Lunar Underwing
Anchoscelis lunosa (Haworth, 1809)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2270 / 73.193
Photo © Janice Robertson,  Milton Keynes 16/09/20

Similar Upper Thames Species
Beaded Chestnut
Agrochola lychnidis
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

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

Recorded in 67 (86%) 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
29/10/2022122SU97 - Slough (S), Windsor
28/10/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
28/10/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
28/10/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
27/10/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
Further info: Anchoscelis lunosa
 
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