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Similar Norfolk Species: None
Blotched Emerald
1667 Comibaena bajularia
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Increasingly rare.
Established woodland with mature oaks.
Diagnostic blotch in the corner of forewing.
Ground colour often fades to a pinkish white.

Recorded in 23 (33%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012.

‹ Large Emerald  |  Common Emerald ›

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/07/2012128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
07/07/2011128TF93 - Fakenham/Walsingham
14/06/2011128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
02/06/2011628TF61 - S.Lynn/Tottenhill
02/06/2011628TF71 - Gayton/Narborough
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Season: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak Sessile Oak
Nat Status: Local
 Immature Adult
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