A common species throughout the region.

Found in many lowland habitats.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Note: Uncertain and Rustic have probably caused more confusion than any other species pair in the history of the study of the British Noctuidae.

Rustic, when fresh, is usually less tawny with less contrast between the background colour and the colour of the kidney mark and oval mark. However, these features are generally comparative and, unavoidably, somewhat subjective. Many individuals wil be found to be difficult or impossible to separate, especially from images, and reference to genitalia is then necessary.

Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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