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Photo © Rob Dyke, Brecks 2003 |
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Norfolk status
Extremely rare species.
Occurs in Breckland on poor scantily covered grassland on calcareous soils.
Diurnal flying especially towards dusk.
Discovered in the UK near Merton, Norfolk in 1899 where it was recorded sparingly in the area until 1914, then went unrecorded for 50 years!
Until recently, caterpillars had been found at just two sites, and adults at a third. However, recent research and survey work has discovered strong populations and a number of smaller sites.
New UK BAP priority species.Recorded in 6 (9%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2010. |
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Description of a British Coleophora New to Science - Walsingham 1899. Ent. Mon. Mag 35. 201. 1899. |
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| Latest 5 Records
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| Date | # | VC | 10k Area |
| 24/08/2010 | 110 | 28 | Confidential |
| 23/08/2008 | 6 | 28 | Confidential |
| 14/08/2008 | 32 | 28 | Confidential |
| 13/08/2007 | 5 | 28 | Confidential |
| 07/09/2006 | 22 | 28 | Confidential |
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
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| Wingspan: |
16-19mm. |
| Season: |
June - Aug. |
| Foodplant: |
Basil thyme. |
| Nat Status: |
pRDB2 |
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Hawk moths
