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Immature stages

Approx Length (c. 10.5mm) Wingspan (m16-21mm, f17-25mm)
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
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Epiphyas postvittana
Light Brown Apple-moth
(Walker, 1863)998 / 49.039
Norfolk status
Extremely variable species with numerous recurring forms.
Male usually distinguished by abrupt colour division of the forewing.
Female larger.

Recent Australian arrival accidentally introduced into Cornwall in the 1930's, still expanding its range.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1994.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/12/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
30/11/2021128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
29/11/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
20/11/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
20/11/2021328TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: m16-21mm, f17-25mm
Flight: Overlapping Mar - Nov.
Foodplant:   Various herbaceous plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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