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| Tinea pallescentella
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| 245 Large Pale Clothes Moth |
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Norfolk status
Rare. Uncertain.
Slightly larger, and more generally speckled than similar species.
Probably introduced from South America during the 19th century.
VC27,28 records [MBGBI vol2 p203]Recorded in 5 (7%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2012. |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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| Wingspan: |
12-25mm |
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all months of the year. |
| Foodplant: |
Animal materials, including wool, hair and feathers. It has also been bred from a wasp's nest |
| Nat Status: |
Local |
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Hawk moths
