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Hofmannophila pseudospretella
647 Brown House Moth
(Stainton, 1849)
Norfolk status
Common inhabitant inside houses.
found any time of the year but is commonest in summer.
Larvae feed on detritus and other material.

[MBGBI vol4.1 p87]

Recorded in 50 (72%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2013.

 

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/05/2013128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
12/05/2013128TF60 - Downham/Fincham
08/05/2013128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
31/03/2013128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
11/12/2012128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
Wingspan: 16-25mm.
Season: All year.
Foodplant:   Dead animal and plants.
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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