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Similar Norfolk Species
Chestnut
Conistra vaccinii
Dark Chestnut
2259 Conistra ligula
(Esper, 1791)
Norfolk status
Similar, but less common and not as frequently recorded as Chestnut (C. vaccinii).
Diagnostic S-shaped outer edge to the forewing.
Overwinters as an adult.
Woodland and open habitats, gardens

Recorded in 52 (75%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/04/2013128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
17/03/2013127TG20 - Norwich
07/03/2013128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
17/02/2013127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
15/02/2013127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Season: One generation Oct-Feb.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, sallows, oaks, docks
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
Further info: Conistra ligula
 

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