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Early Grey
Xylocampa areola
(Esper, 1789) 2243 / 73.069
Norfolk status
As the English name suggests, this is one of the earliest moths to emerge in the season.
Broad-leaved woodland, heathland, scrub, fens, hedgerows and gardens.
Widespread.

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1841.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/05/2020127TG20 - Norwich
18/05/2020127TG20 - Norwich
18/05/2020128TF90 - Watton/Shipdham
18/05/2020127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
16/05/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Mar-May.
Foodplant:   Honeysuckles
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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