Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica) - iMoths


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Muslin Moth
Diaphora mendica (Clerck, 1759)
Erebidae : Arctiinae

2063 / 72.022

Photo © Nick Watmough, 07/04/2017 - 55 Chestnut Hill, Norwich, NR4 6NL

Similar Norfolk Species
White Ermine Spilosoma lubricipeda

Buff Ermine
Spilosoma lutea

Forewing:	M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm.
Flight:	One generation May-June.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous plants.
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Norfolk Status
Male nocturnal and female diurnal.
Showing distinct sexual dimorphism , the males of this moth are soft brown, the females white, both sparsely speckled with black.
Widespread.

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2019.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
11/10/2019	1	27	TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
02/10/2019	1	27	TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
16/06/2019	+	27	TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
08/06/2019	1	28	TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
02/06/2019	2	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey

Further info: Diaphora mendica

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Suffolk Moths		Hants Moths
	Lepiforum.de		Norfolk Moths (Full)

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