Oecophoridae : Oecophorinae
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Esperia sulphurella
Sulphur Bark Moth

(Fabricius, 1775)649 / 28.019
=Sulphur Tubic

Norfolk status
Common.
Woodland, lanes, hedgerows and gardens.
Spring day-flying species, especially in morning sunshine, that occasionally comes to light.

Distinctive chocolate-brown moth, marked with lemon-yellow and a whitish mark on antennae.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
18/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/04/2024128TL79Mundford
12/04/2024127TG51Scratby
12/04/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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Wingspan: 12-16 mm
Flight: April - June.
Foodplant:   Dead wood.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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