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Early Moth
Theria primaria
(Haworth, 1809) 1960 / 70.282
Norfolk status
Early species.
Open woodland areas, scrub and hedgerows .
Females are almost wingless.

The male moths can be spotted with a torch, usually clinging to the tips of outer branches of hawthorn or blackthorn hedgerows in January and February.

Recorded in 52 (75%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/01/2021127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
07/01/2021128TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
05/01/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
04/01/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
03/01/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Jan-Feb.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
Further info: Theria primaria
 
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