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Old Lady
Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
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Photo © Danny And Jo,  16/07/2019 - Norwich

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 30-36mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Unmistakable large-winged moth.
It hides by day in old buildings and sheds, and frequents damper areas, riverbanks, marshes, gardens, woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

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Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/05/2025127TG23Gunton Park
20/09/2024127TG11Costessey
20/09/2024127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
19/09/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
19/09/2024128TF41West Walton
18/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
18/09/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/09/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
17/09/2024127TG11Costessey
17/09/2024228TF41West Walton
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