Photo © Keith Tailby
Shore Wainscot
Mythimna litoralis
Checklist Number73.299 [B&F: 2201]
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Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Nationally scarce (Nb) in sand-dunes and on sandy beaches in parts of England, Wales and southern Scotland, predominantly coastal. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight locally common on coastal sand-dunes, especially those in south Hayling Island. Wingspan 36-42 mm. A relatively well-marked and distinctive wainscot. Larva feeds on Marram-grass.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
