Norfolk status Scarce. Broads, fens, marshes, damp meadows. Very similar to the Gold Spot, but smaller on average, with forewing usually orange-brown. It can be necessary to check the structure of the genitalia for confirmation.
Lempke's Gold Spot (left) Gold Spot (right)
Note shorter, broader, less elongated inner apical streak in Lempke's.
Recorded in 11 (16%) of 69 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2020. Additional Stats
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Hawk moths
