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Pempelia palumbella
Heather Knot-horn

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1442 / 62.023

Norfolk status
Local.
Common on most heathland sites and Dersingham bog.

Easily disturbed from amongst heather on sunny days.

Recorded in 31 (42%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Pempelia genistella | Rhodophaea formosa >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/08/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
25/07/2024127TG42Eccles
22/07/2024+27TG12Buxton Heath / Marsham
20/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
20/07/2024128TF63Heacham
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Wingspan: 21-27 mm.
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Heather and Milkwort.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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