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Crambus hamella
Southern Heath Grass-moth
(Thunberg, 1788)1299 / 63.087
=Dark Grass-veneer

Norfolk status
Characteristic white longitudinal streak with an angled offshoot, and dark blotch near the apex of the forewing.
Heathland.

C. Barrett [VCH 1901] "- hamellus, Thunb. Croxton, Little Saxton ;frequent on heaths near Lynn"

Recorded in 23 (31%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/08/2024827TG33Ridlington
28/08/2024128TF62Sandringham
27/08/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
14/08/2024127TG11Horsford
13/08/2024127TG11Horsford
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Wingspan: c.25 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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