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Red Chestnut
Cerastis rubricosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2139 / 73.336
Photo © Paul Burgess,  South Devon VC3

Similar Devon Species
White-marked
Cerastis leucographa
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 80 (84%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/05/202313SY08 - South Devon
23/05/202313SX56 - South Devon
22/05/202323SX56 - South Devon
19/05/202323SX56 - South Devon
17/05/202313SX56 - South Devon
Further info: Cerastis rubricosa
 
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