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Sitochroa palealis
Sulphur Pearl

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1370 / 63.014

Norfolk status
Resident and migrant.
Grassland habitats.

Barret [ VCH 1901] "Spilodes palealis, Sch. In the year 1875 this species was obtained at Croxton, Thetfard, Booton, and Barton Bendish, confirming the records of Curtis, Stephens and Wood of its presence in the county ; so far asi I know none have been observed since ; and the species has become very scarce in the British Isles"

Recorded in 33 (45%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1875.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
31/07/2023127TG33Ridlington
07/07/2023128TL79Cranwich
23/07/2022128TF72Flitcham
18/07/2022128TF70Cockley Cley
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Wingspan: 26-32 mm.
Flight: June and July.
Foodplant:   Wild carrot.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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