Geometridae: Ennominae
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Photo © Brian Jones,  29/6/2010 Gorleston

Similar Norfolk Species
Clouded Magpie
Abraxas sylvata
Magpie Moth
1884 Abraxas grossulariata
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Widespread.
Largest of the black and white geometrid moths.

A declining species with far fewer records than 30 years ago.

Recorded in 60 (87%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
September 2012+27TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
27/08/2012227TG51 - Winterton/Caister
25/08/2012127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
24/08/2012227TG03 - Holt/Swanton Novers
24/08/2012427TG51 - Winterton/Caister
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Forewing: 18-25mm.
Season: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Privet, Red and Black Currant
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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