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Mother Shipton
2462 Callistege mi
(Clerck, 1759)
Norfolk status
Local.
Grassland, heathland, meadows.
Day-flying moth, flying only in sunshine.
Mainly in the Brecks and north to the coast.
English name refers to the forewing markings, which appear to show an old lady or witch's head, refering to 'Old Mother Shipton', the 16th century Yorkshire witch!

Recorded in 36 (52%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/05/2013128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
20/06/2012127TG03 - Holt/Swanton Novers
18/06/2012128TF64 - Hunstanton
10/06/2012128TF71 - Gayton/Narborough
10/06/2012127TG14 - Sheringham
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Season: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Clovers, Trefoil, Black Medick and Lucerne other grasses
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
Further info: Callistege mi
 

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