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Bright Wave
Idaea ochrata

(Prout, 1913) 1696 / 70.003

Norfolk status
Very rare migrant to Norfolk.

Thought to be resident in parts of Kent, Suffolk and Essex.

Recorded near Yarmouth in July 2004, and at Eccles in June 2020.

Possibility that there is an undetected population in Norfolk?

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 2 (3%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2004.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/06/2020127TG42Eccles
13/07/2004127TG50Great Yarmouth / Breydon Water
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Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Thought to feed on sandhill plants found at coastal locations
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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