Sorcerer

Aedia leucomelas
Family

Noctuidae

Species Codes

B&F 2464a RES 73.03

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Species Account

First for Kent taken at light at Sandwich bay Bird Observatory (September 2025). The third UK record. 

Record Verification

Grade 1 adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.

Distribution Map

There are no records of Sorcerer (Aedia leucomelas) with accurate enough locations in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us.

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Phenology

There are no records of Sorcerer (Aedia leucomelas) in the Kent database with accurate dates, so the phenology chart can't be displayed.

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Reporting Rate

There are no records of Sorcerer (Aedia leucomelas) in the Kent database since 1950, so the reporting rate chart can't be displayed.

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Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Sorcerer (Aedia leucomelas) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

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