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Blair's Shoulder-knot
Lithophane leautieri (Boursin, 1957)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2240 / 73.206
Photo © John Thacker,  Harwell 13.10.21 Pink flush (Scale mm)

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Monterey Cypress, Lawson's Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Juniper
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in a range of habitats but especially in urban areas.

Recorded in 62 (44%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1963.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
13/11/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
12/11/2022123SU77 - Reading
11/11/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
11/11/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
10/11/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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