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Similar Norfolk Species
Eudonia lacustrata
Tawny Grey
Scoparia ambigualis
Common Grey
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Eudonia mercurella
Garden Grey
(Linnaeus, 1758)1344 / 63.074
=Small Grey

Norfolk status
One of several very similar moths which can be difficult to separate.
Fairly common and widespread.
Woodland, heathland, grassland and fens

One of the easier Eudonia. Beware of worn specimens resembling D. lacustrata! JC

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
07/09/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
07/09/2024128TL89Mundford
03/09/2024128TF74Titchwell
31/08/2024228TF92Great Ryburgh
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Wingspan: 16-19 mm.
Flight: June to Aug.
Foodplant:   Mosses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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