Noctuidae: Heliothinae
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Photo © J Wheeler,  Hunstanton 21/06/1953 [Elgood Collection @ Wisbech & Fenland Museum] (displayed with the kind permission of Wisbech & Fenland Museum 2010)

Similar Norfolk Species: None
Spotted Clover Moth
2405 Schinia scutosa
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Rare Immigrant.
Seven recorded from Norfolk in 1953, not seen since.

Two taken at Cromer Lighthouse in 1875 and 1876 and Attleborough in 1880. [South, 1908]

Specimen from Hunstanton (1953) in the Elgood collection at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum.
Specimen from Cockley Cley (1953) in the BMNH.

Recorded in 6 (9%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 1953.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/06/1953128TF64 - Hunstanton
16/06/1953128TF64 - Hunstanton
15/06/1953128TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
14/06/1953128TF94 - Wells/Stiffkey
12/06/1953128TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
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Forewing: 15-16mm.
Season: May-Sept.
Foodplant:   Field Wormwood and goosefoots
Nat Status: Immigrant
 Immature Adult
Further info: Schinia scutosa
 

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