Small Brindled Beauty (Apocheima hispidaria) - Norfolk Moths

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Similar Norfolk Species
Pale Brindled Beauty Phigalia pilosaria

Brindled Beauty
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Small Brindled Beauty

Apocheima hispidaria

([Denis & Schifferm�ller], 1775)

1925 / 70.246

Norfolk status
Early spring species. Wingless females and quite variable males.
Mature oak woodland.

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
	Separation of Brindled-Pale Brindled & Small Brindled Beauty - J Clifton

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Forewing:	15-17mm.
Flight:	One generation Feb-March.
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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