False Mocha (Cyclophora porata) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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False Mocha

Cyclophora porata

(Linnaeus, 1767)

1679 / 70.035

Norfolk status
Scarce.

Rarely recorded in the Brecks. Oak woodland.

S41 - UK BAP priority species.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 13 (18%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2015.
Additional Stats

Determination

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
22/05/2015	1	28	TL79	Cranwich
29/07/2011	1	28	TL79	Cranwich
06/06/2010	1	28	TL78	Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
26/05/1999	1	27	TG03	Holt Lowes
August 1998	1	27	TG00	Barnham Broom

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Forewing:	12-14mm.
Flight:	Two Generations. May-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak Sessile Oak
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Nationally Scarce
BAP Status:	Priority Species
Former Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 3

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