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Light Feathered Rustic
Agrotis cinerea

[Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775 73.316

Local in the region and predominantly found on unimproved chalk grassland in the Chilterns. Older records mainly from the western half of the region indicate that it was formerly more widespread. It is possible that some of these colonies may still exist.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 23 (29%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Wild Thyme
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/05/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP80
14/05/20223VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU89
13/05/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU89
13/05/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU89
08/05/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU79

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