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Similar Norfolk Species
Merrifieldia tridactyla
Western Thyme Plume
Merrifieldia baliodactylus
Dingy White Plume
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Merrifieldia leucodactyla
Thyme Plume

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1510 / 45.033

Norfolk status
Local.
More frequent in the south of England in habitats where Wild Thyme (Thymus polytrichus) grows.

A scattering of mostly West Norfolk records.

Care is required with the identification of the three look-alike Merrifielda as all can show a size overlap and all occur in calcareous areas.

Recorded in 16 (22%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1899.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
19/08/2023+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
18/08/2021128TL99Rockland St Peter
02/08/2021+28TL79Cranwich Heath
19/07/2021+28TL78Weeting Heath
03/07/2021+28TL78Weeting
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Wingspan: c.21 mm.
Flight: June to August
Foodplant:   Wild Thyme
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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