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Poplar Grey
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Coronet
Craniophora ligustri
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2291 / 73.047

Norfolk status
Common and widespread.
Woodland, scrub on chalky soil and fens.

Very few Norfolk records before 2009. It has now become more commonly recorded going from around 10 in 2009 to 1300 by 2021.

Beautiful moth showing variations in forewing colour from intense yellow/green and purple to black and white.

Dark specimens can be confused with Poplar Grey.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/09/2023227TG33Ridlington
16/09/2023128TF63Snettisham
15/09/2023127TG02Hindolveston
11/09/2023127TG32Honing / Crostwight Common
10/09/2023127TG32Ingham
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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Ash and Wild Privet
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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