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Apamea epomidion
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Clouded Brindle
Apamea epomidion

(Haworth, 1809) 2327 / 73.155

Morley's Final Catalogue: (Referring also to Clouded-bordered brindle): These two species, if distinct, are remarkably similar in the extent of their frequency and distribution. Both are found, no more than occasionally and never gregariously, everywhere; on Waldringfield sugar; distinctly uncommonly around both Ipswich and Beccles; neither is noted from Lothingland, now so well-worked.

Recent Suffolk Status: Locally common.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Clouded-bordered brindle lacks the pale line in the dark outer edge of the forewing and the oval and kidney mark are not outlined in dark colouration.

Habitat: Woodland, scrub, gardens.

Recorded in 40 (69%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2026.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/06/2026225TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
17/06/2026125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
16/06/2026125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
16/06/2026+26TL77 - Mildenhall
14/06/2026125TM04 - Hadleigh
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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