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Photo © Angela Pye, Watton - 12/06/09 |
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=Itame brunneata
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Norfolk status
Rare immigrant.
Day-flying species, usually rests butterfly-like with wings held closed.
Resident in mature woodland areas of central Scotland.
Recorded from Foxley Wood in 1968 noted as a female, probably an immigrant, with the comment "Nobody believes this one"!
Two records in June 1997.
Several UK Migrant records in 2009.
Norfolk records taken at Watton 12/06/09 and Scolt Head 13/06/09
A specimen was also taken at Bradwell, Norfolk 11/06/09. (south of Breydon water)
This falls under VC25 - Suffolk.  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 7 (10%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1968.
Last Recorded in 2011.
Additional Stats
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Show Details | 1990 to 2018 | 2000 to 2018 |
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Hawk moths
