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Crescent
Helotropha leucostigma
(Hübner, 1808) 73.119/2368
=Celaena leucostigma
Norfolk status
In addition to the typical form there is a well-marked variation, f. fibrosa, which is just as frequent, as well as several intermediate forms.
Fens, marshes, riversides, margins of lakes and ditches.
Well recorded on Norfolk Broads.

Recorded in 56 (81%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2018.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/08/2018127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
22/08/2018128TM09 - Attleborough
20/08/2018127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
19/08/2018327TG51 - Winterton/Caister
18/08/2018127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Season: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Yellow Iris, Great Fen-sedge
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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