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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2278 / 73.046
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 28 (76%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/2023129TL39 - Turves/Benwick
18/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
17/08/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
04/08/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
09/07/2023+29TL57 - Ely/Stretham/Soham
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