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Saltern Ear
Amphipoea fucosa
(Tutt, 1888) 73.126

Rare vagrant in the region, probably from the large populations along the Thames estuary. Associated with saltmarshes and northern moorland.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 3 (4%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1994.
Last Recorded in 2013.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
03/08/20131VC22 - BerkshireSU66
17/07/20091VC22 - BerkshireSU86
05/08/2004+VC22 - BerkshireSU59
04/08/2004+VC22 - BerkshireSU59
1994+VC22 - BerkshireSU59

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