Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2382 (ABH73.097) Rustic Hoplodrina blanda, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

KR09450

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Hemingford Grey
Hemingford Grey
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

This species is very similar to the Uncertain and genital examination is required for a positive id. In general, the Rustic is more variable in colour and is usually greyer.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 13-16mm.
Foodplant(s): chickweeds (Stellaria spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, late June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Almost anywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 130 (48.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 01 June to 31 October

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 12 July to 12 July

Similar Species
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Uncertain Hoplodrina octogenaria (=alsines)
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Vine's Rustic Hoplodrina ambigua
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Mottled Rustic Caradrina morpheus
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina)
Lincolnshire coast, 30th May 2019. Male.
Lincolnshire coast, 30th May 2019. Male.
 Photo © Malcolm Hillier
Marsh Moth Athetis pallustris


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, yellow, green, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5