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Cryptic Fern
Horisme radicaria
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Fern
Horisme tersata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1782 / 70.127

Norfolk status
Local.
Calcareous soil habitats.

The Fern Horisme tersata, has now been split in to two species. The new Cryptic Fern Horisme radicaria appears to have been hiding in plain sight for a number of years. Extremely hard to separate and dissection required to confirm any potential specimens of Cryptic Fern. See next species.

Recorded in 37 (50%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
13/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
08/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
05/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
04/09/2023228TF74Holme NNR
03/09/2023128TF74Holme NNR
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Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Traveller's-joy
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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