Noctuidae: Acronictinae
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Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Upwell 27/10/09

Similar Norfolk Species
Dark Chestnut
Conistra ligula
Red-headed Chestnut
Conistra erythrocephala
Chestnut
2258 Conistra vaccinii
(Linnaeus, 1761)
Norfolk status
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland, hedgerows and gardens.
Overwinters as an adult.
Widespread.

Recorded in 55 (80%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
Chestnut Conistra vaccinii - (M) - Foulden Common 2010 - J Wheeler
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Date#VC10k Area
25/04/2013228TF60 - Downham/Fincham
25/04/2013128TG00 - Runhall/Barnham Broom
25/04/2013127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
25/04/2013127TG20 - Norwich
25/04/2013127TG51 - Winterton/Caister
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-15mm.
Season: One generation Sept-May.
Foodplant:   Oaks, elms, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch and docks
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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