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Similar Norfolk Species: None
Merveille du Jour
2247 Dichonia aprilina
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
One of our most beautiful moths.
Broad-leaved woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens.
Feeds at Ivy flowers and overripe berries.
Infamous for sitting just outside of the trap at dawn, rather than in it!

Recorded in 57 (83%) 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
14/11/2012127TG03 - Holt/Swanton Novers
14/11/2012127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
13/11/2012127TG03 - Holt/Swanton Novers
13/11/2012128TL99 - Thompson/Gt.Hocking
13/11/2012127TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
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Forewing: 18-23mm.
Season: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
Further info: Dichonia aprilina
 

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