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Large Dark Prominent
Notodonta torva (Hübner, 1803)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2001 / 71.014
Photo © NHM Cockayne Collection,  F. Norgate, Norfolk, July 1883

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Iron Prominent
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Forewing: 19-25mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Rare Immigrant.
Only recorded twice in Britain

First known UK record is of a specimen reared by Frank Norgate from egg or larva on White Poplar obtained in North Norfolk in the latter part of the summer of 1882. (Ent. Rec. 19. 1907) Initially identified as Great Prominent it was later recognised by C. Barrett. (Ent. Mag. 23. 1886/88)
A Female specimen is in the BMNH labelled "Bred by F. Norgate July 1883 from Norfolk ova"

Verification Grade Comment: No modern-day records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/07/18831-Norfolk (Unknown Location)
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