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Photo © Dave Appleton,  18/08/2012 - Winterton North Dunes - male gen. det. J Clifton

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Ear Moth
Amphipoea oculea
(Linnaeus, 1761) 2360 / 73.128
Norfolk status
Most likely of the 'Ears' to be found inland.
Less restricted to damp habitats, found on grassland, heathland, fens, scrub.

The 'Ear' moths, or Amphipoea species are so alike that it is not usually reliable to distinguish them without referring to their genitalic structure.

Please see info below - Identification of the Ear Moth (Amphipoea oculea) and Saltern Ear (A. lucens) via the pinch method. (J. Clifton)

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Identification of Common and Saltern Ear via the pinch method - Jon Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/2021428TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
26/08/2020127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
14/08/2020128TF41 - W.Walton/Walpole
12/08/2020528TL78 - Hockwold/Weeting
11/08/2020127TG14 - Sheringham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult
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