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Agriphila geniculea
Chevron Grass-moth

(Haworth, 1811)1309 / 63.095
=Elbow-stripe Grass-veneer

Norfolk status
Grassland, heathland, woodland, gardens, fens.
cross-lines distinguish this moth from others.
Common and widespread.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Top- Aberration showing a broad dark median fascia and ill-defined oblique subterminal fascia. Bottom- normal specimen. Cley 16-07-12 gen. det. J. Clifton
Agriphila geniculea, Norfolk Slide1474 J Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/09/2023427TG33Ridlington
15/09/2023128TF64Hunstanton
15/09/2023127TG23North Walsham
14/09/2023128TF64Hunstanton
13/09/2023228TF63Hunstanton
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Wingspan: 20-26mm
Flight: Aug - Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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