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Flame
Axylia putris
(Linnaeus, 1761) 2098 / 73.328

Norfolk status
Common and widespread.
Found throughout Norfolk, looks like a piece of wood or bark when resting. The adults fly mainly in June and July.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
< Dark Sword-grass | Flame Shoulder >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
01/05/2025128TF83Syderstone
08/09/2024127TM17Scole
07/09/2024127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
06/09/2024+27TG23Thorpe Market / Gunton
04/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Many low growing plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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