Old Lady (Mormo maura) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Old Lady

Mormo maura

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2300 / 73.107

Norfolk status
Unmistakable large-winged moth.
It hides by day in old buildings and sheds, and frequents damper areas, riverbanks, marshes, gardens, woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

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Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
14/03/2024	1	28	TF51	Walpole Highway
30/09/2023	1	27	TG33	Ridlington
24/09/2023	1	27	TG11	Costessey
17/09/2023	1	28	TF63	Heacham
17/09/2023	1	27	TG10	Cringleford (UEA)

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Forewing:	30-36mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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