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Dotted Fan-foot
Macrochilo cribrumalis

(Hübner, 1793) 2493 / 72.052

Norfolk status
Formerly Scarce, now widespread and fairly common.
Characteristic white-fawn coloration and two rows of black dots.
Sedge-beds, fens, coastal marshes, heathland, woodland.
Becoming more widespread and common over the last decade.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
24/08/2023127TG42Eccles
30/07/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
28/07/2023127TG42Eccles
28/07/2023128TF92Hempton / Fakenham
25/07/2023227TG42Eccles
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Forewing: 13-14mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Wood-sedge, Hairy Wood-rush and Field Wood-rush
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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