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Catoptria verellus
Marbled Grass-moth
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Catoptria falsella
Chequered Grass-moth

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1316 / 63.102
=Chequered Grass-veneer

Norfolk status
Grassland, heathland, woodland, gardens, fens.
Scattered records. Not uncommon.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/09/2024227TG33Ridlington
23/09/2024128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/09/2024128TF91Dereham
09/09/2024+27TG30Lingwood
07/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
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Wingspan: 18-22 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Mosses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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