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Clouded-bordered Brindle
Apamea crenata
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Clouded Brindle
Apamea epomidion

(Haworth, 1809) 2327 / 73.155

Morley's Final Catalogue: (Referring also to Clouded-bordered brindle): These two species, if distinct, are remarkably similar in the extent of their frequency and distribution. Both are found, no more than occasionally and never gregariously, everywhere; on Waldringfield sugar; distinctly uncommonly around both Ipswich and Beccles; neither is noted from Lothingland, now so well-worked.

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Clouded-bordered brindle lacks the pale line in the dark outer edge of the forewing and the oval and kidney mark are not outlined in dark colouration.

Habitat: Woodland, scrub, gardens.

Recorded in 38 (66%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/2023126TL95 - Bradfield/Hitcham
21/07/2023125TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
11/07/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
11/07/2023126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
09/07/2023125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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