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Macdunnoughia confusa
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Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa Macdunnoughia confusa

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Dewick's Plusia
Macdunnoughia confusa
(Stephens, 1850) 2436 / 73.010

Former rare migrant, now established and confirmed breeding in a handful of counties in southern England and expanding northwards.

Pheremone lure: NI

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 28 (20%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2019.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 12-17mm
Flight: May, July - October
Foodplant:   Common Nettle other plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Not Assessed / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
30/11/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK02 -
30/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
05/10/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSK22
18/09/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
18/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO97

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