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Shoulder-striped Wainscot
Leucania comma

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2205 / 73.301
=Mythimna comma
Photo © Andy D Nunn,  Skidby VC 61

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Yorkshire Status: Common and fairly widespread resident.

"Fairly common probably everywhere" said Porritt in 1907. This is still the case, and it can be found all over the county with the exception of most of the western parts of VC64 and 65. Numbers are healthy and have increased a little recently. Although this is a single-brooded species, late moths have been seen in recent years including three October records in 2023. Counts commonly reach double figures, the maximum being 34 at Farnham Gravel Pits on 28/6/1992.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: Previously reported as 'Widely distributed but evidently not as common as might be expected' (YNU, 1970). This species has now been much more frequently recorded, especially in the east of the County.

Recorded in 141 (71%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1883.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/2024265SE08 - West Witton
06/08/2024363SE12 - Elland / Brighouse / Low Moor
05/08/2024262NZ70 - Glaisdale
03/08/2024161TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
02/08/2024165SE08 - West Witton
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