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Speckled Yellow
Pseudopanthera macularia

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1909 / 70.229

Norfolk status
Day-flying species.
Localised to woodland in the Brecks.

A small yellow moth, speckled with brown blotches. Often found near Wood Sage, White Dead-nettle, Yellow Archangel and Woundwort. Inhabits open woodland and bushy grassland.

Recorded in 10 (14%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
18/05/2024828TL79Weeting (Roundhouse Plantation)
06/05/2024228TL79Weeting (Bunker's Hill)
27/05/2023628TL89Lynford (Snake Wood)
27/05/2023228TL89Lynford (Snake Wood)
26/05/2023628TL79Weeting (Roundhouse Plantation)
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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Wood Sage
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local / Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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