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Eudemis porphyrana
Photo © Keith Fox, Joan Fox,  Swanton Novers 23/05/2025 - reared from Bird-cherry, emerged 20/06/2025

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Immature stages
Eudemis porphyrana

Similar Norfolk Species
Eudemis profundana
Oak Marble
Eudemis profundana
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Eudemis porphyrana
Apple Marble

(Hübner, [1799])1114 / 49.143

Norfolk status
Unknown.

Scarce species found mainly in the south, with larvae that feed on Apple and Bird Cherry, living within a spun or rolled leaf.

Similar to Eudemis profundana with a protruding scale tuft, but lacks the clear white dorsal patch and orange/brown thorax usually found in E. profundana.



Previously thought to be new to Norfolk in 2022 based on a record from Litcham (K. Kerr, 23/07/2022), recent investigations have revealed earlier records from the Brecks dating back to 2018 (S. Youngs, 20/06/2018).

Recent surveys in the Brecks have found this species to be abundant around old Crab Apple trees, suggesting it may be a long-overlooked resident.

Larvae have also recently been found and successfully reared on Bird Cherry.

First recorded in Suffolk during 2019.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 8 (11%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2018.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
23-07-2022 - Litcham Female - Keith Kerr
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
03/08/2025127TG42Eccles
18/07/2025+28TL99Thompson Common
09/07/2025127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
30/06/2025127TG11Taverham
30/06/2025128TM09Swangey Fen
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Wingspan: 17-21 mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Apple, Bird Cherry
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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