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Dotted Chestnut
Conistra rubiginea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2260 / 73.197
Photo © Ben Sale,  13/03/2022 - Fordham

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Similar Cambs Species: None
Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: One generation Oct-Nov, flying again in March-May.
Foodplant:   Apple, Blackthorn, Plum, sallows. Other deciduous trees (not well-known in the wild)
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 16 (43%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2005.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/03/2023129TL48 - Manea/Mepal
30/03/2023129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
19/03/2023129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
20/10/2022129TL67 - Isleham/Fordham
26/03/2022+29TL36 - Bar Hill
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