Norfolk status Rare. Thought to be restricted to the coastal reed-beds between Thorpeness and Benacre in Suffolk. The first Norfolk County record of two specimens were taken in South East Norfolk in 2012 (B. Jones, 31/07/12).
The "white mantle" (a pale fringe along the front edge of the thorax) can be very difficult to see, and the species can be confused with Brown-veined Wainscot (A. dissoluta). This has a small black central spot on the underside of both hindwing and forewing, absent in A. neurica.
Habitat in 2012 SE Norfolk where species was discoverd - B. Jones
White-mantled Wainscot (male) - Norfolk County first. SE Norfolk 31-07-12 - Prep J. Wheeler
Habitat shown in previous photo destroyed in 2015 after flailing. All the reeds, bulrush etc. now gone apart from a few along the dyke margins - B Jones.
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