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Merveille du Jour
Griposia aprilina
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2247 / 73.224
=Dichonia aprilina
Norfolk status
One of our most beautiful moths.
Broad-leaved woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens.
Feeds at Ivy flowers and overripe berries.
Infamous for sitting just outside of the trap at dawn, rather than in it!

Recorded in 62 (90%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2019.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/10/2019128TF83 - N.Creake/Syderstone
18/10/2019127TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
17/10/2019128TF90 - Watton/Shipdham
17/10/2019127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
17/10/2019128TF81 - Castle Acre/Litcham
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Forewing: 18-23mm.
Season: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
Further info: Griposia aprilina
 
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