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Muslin Moth
Diaphora mendica (Clerck, 1759)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2063 / 72.022
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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
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 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/04/20241227TG42Eccles
29/04/2024727TG31Upton
28/04/2024427TG31Upton
28/04/2024327TG10Cringleford (UEA)
28/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
27/04/2024127TG31Upton
27/04/2024228TF62King's Lynn
26/04/2024327TG42Eccles
26/04/2024128TF63Dersingham
26/04/2024128TF83Sculthorpe
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