Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  24/10/2016 - North Elmham - male (8th sternite gen det)

Immature stages

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November Moth
Epirrita dilutata
Pale November Moth
Epirrita christyi
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Autumnal Moth
Epirrita autumnata

(Borkhausen, 1794) 1797 / 70.109

Norfolk status
One of the Epirrita genus trio. Very difficult to separate on markings alone.
Poorly-marked specimens are best identified by reference to the genitalia.

Verification Grade Comment: Very difficult to separate on markings alone.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 36 (49%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1970.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Epirrita comparison - abdominal prongs (8th sternite) J Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
05/05/2023228TL79Cranwich
12/11/2022128TF63Dersingham
31/10/2022127TG33Ridlington
29/10/2022127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
24/10/2022127TG10Bowthorpe
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: One generation Oct-Nov.
Foodplant:   Birch and Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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