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Asteroscopus sphinx (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Psaphidinae
73.065/2227
Photo © David Knight,  Worthing,Dereham 18/10/13

Similar Norfolk Species: None
Forewing: 17-22mm.
Season: One generation Oct-Dec.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:
Norfolk Status
Local.
Late-flying species from late October to December.
Broad-leaved woodland and other wooded areas.
Does not feed.

Recorded in 47 (68%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2017.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/11/2017128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
22/11/2017128TL78 - Hockwold/Weeting
21/11/2017128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
21/11/2017128TL78 - Hockwold/Weeting
21/11/2017427TM18 - Diss
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