Aethes bilbaensis (Samphire Straw) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Photo © Mick ACourt, 02/08/2018 - Horsey Corner. Leg. Tim Hodge

Approx Length (c. 7.5mm) Wingspan (10-15mm)

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Aethes bilbaensis

Samphire Straw

(R�ssler, 1877)	951a / 49.125
=Samphire Conch*

Norfolk status
Very rare immigrant.

New for Norfolk in August 2018 at Horsey Corner. (T. Hodge, 02/08/18 - Gen. Det. (Male) Mick A'Court)

Possibly the second record for the UK (pending confirmation) Recorded in North Devon on 24/07/2008.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2018.
Last Recorded in 2018.
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Determination

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Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
02/08/2018	1	27	TG42	Horsey

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Wingspan:	10-15mm
Foodplant:	Whorled Caraway, Rock Samphire
Nat Status:	Migrant
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

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