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Old Lady
Mormo maura
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2300 / 73.107
Norfolk status
Unmistakable large-winged moth.
It hides by day in old buildings and sheds, and frequents damper areas, riverbanks, marshes, gardens, woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

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Recorded in 59 (86%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/02/2021127TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
03/10/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
22/09/2020127TG01 - Lyng/N.Tuddenham
21/09/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
18/09/2020127TM29 - Newton Flotman/Hempnall
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Forewing: 30-36mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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