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Similar Norfolk Species
Phalonidia udana
Loosestrife Straw
Approx Length (c. 6.5mm) Wingspan (10-13mm)
      
      
      
      
    
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Phalonidia manniana
Water Mint Straw
(Fischer von Röslerstamm, 1839)926 / 49.101
=Water-mint Conch

Norfolk status
Local.
Damp habitats including river valleys and fens.

See also recently recognised Phalonidia udana.

P. manniana is slightly smaller than P. udana, and usually shows a blackish median fascia (bar) going all the way across the forewing (dorsum to costa). Plus brown reticulate (net-like) markings at the wing tips.

P. udana has only been recorded from the Norfolk Broads.

Verification Grade Comment: National Grade 4 - If recorded in the Broads, treat as Grade 4 to seperate from P. udana.

Recorded in 46 (62%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
phalonidia manniana - udana comparison - specimens from J. Clifton, M. Dale. plate by J. Wheeler
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Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/09/2024127TG04Glandford
01/09/2024128TF91Dereham 
07/08/2024127TG31Upton
07/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
05/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
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Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: May to August
Foodplant:   Water Mint, Gypsywort
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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