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far more frequently than hitherto. Whether it has
increased or has been overlooked is a moot point.
Elaphria venustula (Hb.) Rosy Marbled
49 Epping Forest, 1985 (TWG), the third recent record
from this former traditional locality (see LMBE) in
which it was thought to have become extinct many years
ago.
Heliothis peltigera (D. & S.) Bordered Straw
50 Ongar," 1985, 1986 (JB, GW); 53 Saffron Walden,
1986 (AME); 90 Bradwell, 1985 (AJD); 3, 1986 (AJD,
SFJD).
Lithacodia pygarga (Hufn.) Marbled White-spot
53 Saffron Walden, 1986 (AME), the first record for
NW Essex except for square 64 on the eastern fringe.
Deltote bankiana (Fabr.) Silver Barred
90 Bradwell, 6, 1986 (AJD, SFJD); 00 Tillingham
marshes, 1986 (BS); 11 Riddles Wood, 1986; St Osyth,
1986 (RWA). The 1986 occurrences more than double the
number of individuals recorded in Essex; it is
presumably an immigrant to this county.
Earias clorana (Linn.) Cream-bordered Green Pea
90 Bradwell, 3, 1986 (SFJD), the first records from
this locality since 1961.
Plusia festucae (Linn.) Gold Spot
90 Bradwell, 1986 (SFJD); 11 St Osyth, 1986 (RWA).
Abrostola trigemina (Werneb.) Dark Spectacle
53 Saffron Walden, 1986 (AME), the first Essex record
since 1972 away from 90 Bradwell, where it is still
recorded almost annually, with 10+ in 1986 (AJD, SFJD).
Phytometra viridaria (Cl.) Small Purple-barred
90 Bradwell, 29 July 1986 (SFJD), the first Essex
record since the 1960's.