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Rush Wainscot
Globia algae (Esper, 1789)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2374 / 73.152
Photo © Paul Harris

Similar Dorset Species
Webb's Wainscot
Globia sparganii
Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Bulrush and Lesser Bulrush.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Davey, P., 2009: A rare species found in Sussex and Norfolk, the larva feeding on the inner stems of bulrush (Typha spp.), yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus), and common club-rush (Scirpus lacustris).

In Dorset (VC11 record), the moth has been seen on one occasion close to suitable habitat. There was no opportunity for immigration at the time with a high pressure area centered over the English Channel and light and variable winds: Hengistbury Head, netted whilst flying around lamp post on 6 August 1953 (C Pearce). It is recommended that searches be undertaken for this species from freshwater habitat containing its foodplants at Wick Hams and at Stanpit Marsh.

This species resembles Webb's Wainscot. Diagnostics include: the absence of a dotted border on the edge of the forewing.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
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