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White-point
Mythimna albipuncta

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2194 / 73.297
Photo © Allan Rodda,  Cornelian Bay, Scarborough 28/7/23

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Yorkshire Status: Local resident - formerly a migrant.

White-point was first found in the county at Spurn in 1997. It was not seen again until 2004 when large numbers were reported at Spurn in 2004 (13 records) and 2005 (28 records) with more further up the coast at Atwick and Muston. It was thought to be resident at Spurn though numbers were low until 2020. Since then it has become increasingly common. In 2022 there were 53 records of 78 moths from the core area in the south and east of VC61 with several inland records. Literature suggests that these should be migrants, but we thought they sounded far more like colonists. 2023 brought a staggering 103 records of 116 moths from 42 sites. Moths were spread all over eastern and central areas but absent from the westernmost 40% of the county. This species must be assumed to be now resident over a large area of Yorkshire. This increase in range has taken place at a much quicker rate than we predicted. The main confusion species is Clay, and in the early days, many claimed White-points turned out to be Clay. Now the situation has altered and many late-flying Clays, when questioned, have been White-points! Clay is unusual after mid-August. The rate of colonisation has been exceptionally fast, and it will be interesting to see what happens in future years.

Recorded in 36 (18%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1997.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: May - November (mostly July-September)
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/10/2023162SE98 - Wykeham
10/10/2023161TA31 - Skeffling / Easington
05/10/2023161SE64 - Wheldrake
29/09/2023162SE55 - York (N/W)
27/09/2023261TA07 - Hunmanby
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