 Taken at Abingdon, Oxon., on July 13th 2021. (© David Hastings) (1/400th sec at f11) Description Family: Noctuidae (ABH : 73.169) Wing span: 24 - 32mm This species is very similar to the Lesser Common Rustic, and they can only be separated by dissection. It is very variable, but the fore-wing is rounded, and the kidney mark is usually at least partially outlined in white. The ground color varies from brownish to black. It is found throughout the British Isles. Habitats are a wide range of grassy places, including gardens, farmland, heathland and woodland. There is one generation in July and August. It over-winters as a larva. Larvae feed on grasses, including Cocks-foot, Tall Fescue and Tufted Hair-grass. It comes to light, sugar and flowers. Earliest UK sighting: 15th June ; Latest UK sighting: 17th September Sightings | 24-Aug-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 14-Aug-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (4) | | 11-Aug-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 04-Aug-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (19) | | 26-Jul-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (19) | | 22-Jul-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (11) | | 17-Jul-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (23) | | 12-Jul-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (6) | | 06-Jul-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (10) | | 01-Jul-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 26-Jun-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 15-Jun-2025 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) |
| | 01-Sep-2024 | : | Longcot, Oxon | (1) | | 29-Aug-2024 | : | Pewsey Downs NNR, Wilts | (1) | | 18-Aug-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (7) | | 15-Aug-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 10-Aug-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (6) | | 31-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (18) | | 28-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (4) | | 25-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (18) | | 22-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (4) | | 20-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 18-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (29) | | 13-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (3) | | 10-Jul-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (7) | | 30-Jun-2024 | : | Aston, Oxon | (5) |
| | 17-Sep-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 31-Aug-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 24-Aug-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (4) | | 20-Aug-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 13-Aug-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (6) | | 11-Aug-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (10) | | 04-Aug-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 30-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (8) | | 28-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (6) | | 21-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 19-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (3) | | 14-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (4) | | 12-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 08-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (5) | | 02-Jul-2023 | : | Aston, Oxon | (3) | | 01-Jul-2023 | : | Shilton, Oxon | (2) |
| | 16-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 12-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 10-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 07-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (1) | | 06-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 04-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 03-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 01-Aug-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (5) | | 28-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (4) | | 24-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (3) | | 21-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 17-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (5) | | 13-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 09-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) | | 06-Jul-2022 | : | Aston, Oxon | (2) |
| | 04-Aug-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 25-Jul-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 23-Jul-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 19-Jul-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 17-Jul-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 13-Jul-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 11-Jul-2021 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) |
| | 12-Aug-2020 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 01-Aug-2020 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 30-Jul-2020 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 22-Jul-2020 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (4) | | 18-Jul-2020 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) | | 01-Jul-2020 | : | Abingdon, Oxon | (1) |
| | 12-Aug-2017 | : | West Walton, Norfolk | |
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