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Pale Prominent
Pterostoma palpina (Clerck, 1759)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2011 / 71.020
Photo © Barry Pummell,  North Tuddenham 14/6/2011

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 18-25mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Very long labial palps and tufts on the tail segment.
Many habitats.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/10/2023127TG51Scratby
29/08/2023+27TG14Sheringham
25/08/2023127TG11Costessey
25/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
24/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
23/08/2023128TF90Watton
22/08/2023127TG42Eccles
22/08/2023227TG11Costessey
21/08/2023227TG42Eccles
21/08/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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