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Miller
Acronicta leporina

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2280 / 73.040

Norfolk status
Widespread and common.
Broad-leaved woodland, heathland, fens, scrub and increasingly urban areas where food plants found.

Occasionally melanic dark forms can occur, more common in northern England and the Midlands, in industrial areas.

Distinctive caterpillar is pale green, and is covered with extremely long whitish hairs.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
22/08/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
17/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/08/2023127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
12/08/2023128TF63Snettisham
11/08/2023127TG11Costessey
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Forewing: 16-21mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Downy and Silver Birch, Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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