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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 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
14/11/2021127TG20 - Norwich
12/11/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
11/11/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
11/11/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
11/11/2021128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
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Forewing: 18-23mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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