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Mesapamea secalis
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Common Rustic
Mesapamea secalis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2343 / 73.169

An extremely common resident. It's true distribution is not known for certain because of the similarity to Lesser Common Rustic and the need to dissect them. This map shows dissected individuals.

Found in a wide range of grassy habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and comes to light, sometimes in large numbers.

Note: Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1898.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-16mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
< Double Lobed | Common Rustic agg. >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
12/10/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
09/09/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
08/09/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
07/09/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
06/09/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49

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