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Nycterosea obstipata
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Gem
Nycterosea obstipata

(Fabricius, 1794) 1720 / 70.047
=Orthonama obstipata

A rare immigrant in varying numbers.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 44 (31%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1867.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-14mm
Flight: Arrives April - November
Foodplant:   Various low-growing plants
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
24/12/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
10/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO84
10/11/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
09/11/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
06/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO66

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