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Vapourer
Orgyia antiqua
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2026 / 72.017
Norfolk status
The males fly from July to September and have dark brown/orange wings with a large white spot on the forewing.
Female is almost wingless and therefore remains on the cocoon from which she emerged.

Well distributed throughout much of Norfolk.

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/11/2020127TG13 - Baconsthorpe
05/11/2020127TG23 - N.Walsham/Roughton
30/10/2020227TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
30/10/2020127TG20 - Norwich
30/10/2020128TM09 - Attleborough
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 12-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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