Dewick's Plusia (Macdunnoughia confusa, (Stephens, 1850))

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 12-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Yarrow (Achillia millefolium), mayweeds (Matricaria spp.), Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), wormwoods (Artemesia spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, May-October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

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73.010 (BF2436) Dewick's Plusia Macdunnoughia confusa, (Stephens, 1850)

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