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Light Feathered Rustic
Agrotis cinerea [Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2084 / 73.316
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Kimble Rifle Range 2019

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Wild Thyme
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

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)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/05/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
14/05/2022324SU89 - High Wycombe
13/05/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
13/05/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
08/05/2022124SU79 - Aston Rowant NNR, Turville
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