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Dotted Rustic
Rhyacia simulans

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2105 / 73.339

Norfolk status
Scarce.
The moths fly in June and July, then aestivate in cool places such as tunnels and outbuildings, reappearing in the autumn.

In the late 1970s - early 1980s, distribution expanded greatly and the moth was recorded from over 400 10km sites, including Norfolk. It has since declined.

Scattered old Norfolk records, very few confirmed recent records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 30 (41%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2018.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
17/07/2018128TF62Sandringham
30/07/2014127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
28/09/2010128TG00Hingham
31/08/2007127TG11Horsford
17/06/2007128TF50Marshland Fen
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Forewing: 17-21mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Unknown
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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