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Dark Arches
Apamea monoglypha (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
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Photo © Richard Stace,  09/06/2020 - Rushmere St Andrew IP5

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Crescent Striped
Apamea oblonga
Forewing: 19-26mm.
Flight: One generation June-Sept
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: (Referring also to Light arches): Both in such numbers as to be pestilent at light and sugar.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant. One of the commonest Suffolk Noctuids.

Life history: Single-brooded during the summer and early autumn. In recent years possible second generation moths are appearing in November and December.

Identification: Crescent Striped, a scarce coastal species is smaller, has a smooth texture (unlike Dark arches which is quite rough), is plainer in colour and has a white edged kidney mark.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/11/2024125TM13Brantham/Holbrook
01/09/2024125TM46Minsmere/Leiston
28/08/2024125TM59Lowestoft
21/08/2024125TM24Woodbridge/Martlesham
19/08/2024125TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
17/08/2024125TM15Helmingham/Claydon
17/08/2024125TM46Minsmere/Leiston
16/08/2024125TG50Gorleston
16/08/2024225TM15Helmingham/Claydon
15/08/2024126TL78Brandon/Lakenheath
Further info: Apamea monoglypha
 
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