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Portland Moth
Actebia praecox (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2099 / 73.308
Photo © Malcolm Hillier,  Carlton Coalville 04/09/22

Similar Devon Species: None
Forewing: 17-21mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Creeping Willow.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (4%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 1976.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
1976+4SS43 - North Devon
21/07/196514SS43 - North Devon
1965+4SS32 - North Devon
1965+4SS32 - North Devon
01/01/1965 to 31/12/1998+4SS43 - North Devon
Further info: Actebia praecox
 
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