Large Dark Prominent (Notodonta torva) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Photo © NHM Cockayne Collection, F. Norgate, Norfolk, July 1883

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Large Dark Prominent

Notodonta torva

(H�bner, 1803)

2001 / 71.014

Norfolk status
Rare Immigrant.
Only recorded twice in Britain

First known UK record is of a specimen reared by Frank Norgate from egg or larva on White Poplar obtained in North Norfolk in the latter part of the summer of 1882. (Ent. Rec. 19. 1907) Initially identified as Great Prominent it was later recognised by C. Barrett. (Ent. Mag. 23. 1886/88)
A Female specimen is in the BMNH labelled "Bred by F. Norgate July 1883 from Norfolk ova"

Verification Grade Comment: No modern-day records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Additional Stats

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Determination
	Notes on the Ruralids, from a Friends Diary and Collection - By Rev. C. R. N. BURROWS - Ent. Rec. 19, 166 (1907)
	Notodonta torva, Hub., in Great Britain - C.G. Barrett. - Ent. Mon. Mag. 23, 267 (1887)

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
08/07/1883	1	-	0 - Norfolk (unknown locality)

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Forewing:	19-25mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Aspen, poplars
Nat Status:	Immigrant
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

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