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Early Moth
Theria primaria

(Haworth, 1809) 1960 / 70.282

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Very early species, has even been recorded in late December!
Open woodland areas, scrub and hedgerows.
Females are almost wingless.

The male moths can be spotted with a torch, usually clinging to the tips of outer branches of Hawthorn or Blackthorn hedgerows in January and February.

Recorded in 53 (72%) 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
12/03/2024127TG42Eccles
05/03/2024127TG42Eccles
05/03/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
04/03/2024128TF83North Creake
29/02/2024127TG33Ridlington
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Jan-Feb.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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