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Muslin Moth
Diaphora mendica (Clerck, 1759)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2063 / 72.022
Photo © Matthew Casey,  21/04/2018 - Hethersett

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Forewing: M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation April-June.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Widespread.
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.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/10/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
30/05/2023127TG33Ridlington
30/05/2023127TG11Costessey
30/05/2023127TG13Hempstead
28/05/2023528TF93Little Snoring
28/05/2023128TF92Brisley
28/05/2023+27TG30Lingwood
27/05/2023227TG42Eccles
27/05/2023127TG11Costessey
27/05/2023227TG51Scratby
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