Norfolk status Scarce. Well recorded in the Broads on fens, marshes and damp meadows.
West Norfolk records are rare with only a few old 1970-90s records including East Wretham, Caston and near Great Hockham in 2023!
Please photo for confirmation if away from the Broads.
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)
Lempke's has a shorter, broader, less elongated inner apical streak.
Verification Grade Comment: Please photo for confirmation if away from the Broads.
Recorded in 12 (16%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats
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