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True Lover's Knot
Lycophotia porphyrea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2118 / 73.338
Photo © Ian Walker,  24/07/2012 - Hilltop, Cley, Norfolk

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Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Heather and Bell Heather.
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
A small but attractive moth.
Moorland and heathland species but may wander to neighbouring habitats.

Comes to light at night, also active by day visiting and feeding at Heather flowers.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/08/2023228TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023328TF62Sandringham
23/08/2023128TF62Sandringham
23/08/2023228TF62Dersingham Bog
22/08/2023128TF63Dersingham
22/08/2023228TF62Dersingham Bog
21/08/2023128TF90Scoulton
20/08/2023228TF63Dersingham
19/08/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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