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Anomalous
Stilbia anomala (Haworth, 1812)
Noctuidae: Oncocnemidinae
2394 / 73.061
Photo © Derek Barker,  Swinley 2021

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Wavy Hair-grass and Tufted Hair-grass
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Former resident, feared extinct in the Upper Thames region but found again in Berkshire in 2021. This species is very local in southern England but still occurs in neighbouring Surrey. Inhabits heathland and grasslands.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (4%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
30/08/2021122SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
01/01/1850 to 31/12/1906+22SU46 - Newbury
01/01/1850 to 31/12/1906+23SU77 - Reading
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