Northern Spinach (Eulithis populata) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Northern Spinach

Eulithis populata

(Linnaeus, 1758)

1756 / 70.091

Norfolk status
Uncertain. Locally extinct.

Old Victorian records and unconfirmed 1975 record from Norwich.

C. G. Barret (Trans. N&NNS. 1. 1874. supp. 26) "populata, Bkh. Cawston, Barton Bendish, Lynn; I long hesitated to include this Northern species in our list, but the sight of an undoubted specimen taken by Mr. Atmore of Lynn, has decided the point."

Verification Grade Comment: No modern-day records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 1873.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
1873 to 1913	+	27	TG12 - Aylsham
1873 to 1913	+	28	TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough

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Forewing:	13-18mm.
Flight:	July - August.
Foodplant:	Bilberry
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

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