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Broad-barred White

Hecatera bicolorata

Checklist Number
73.279 [B&F: 2164]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Noctuidae
Subfamily:Hadeninae
Genus:Hecatera
Species:bicolorata
Authority:(Hufnagel, 1766)

Common in sand-dunes, shingle beaches, rough grassland, chalk downland and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 28-35 mm. Broad dark grey or blackish central band on white or greyish-white forewing, which has a straight leading edge, usually makes this an unmistakable species, but occasionally ground-colour is grey (MBGBI Vol 9). Larva feeds on flower buds and flowers of Beaked, Marsh, Rough and Smooth Hawk's-beard, and Mouse-ear Hawkweed, over-wintering as a pupa.

The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:

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Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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