Chocolate-tip (Clostera curtula) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Chocolate-tip

Clostera curtula

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2019 / 71.027

Norfolk status
Woodland, scrub, carr, poplar plantations and hedgerows.
Comes to light, usually late at night.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Forewing:	13-18mm.
Flight:	Two generations April-May. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:	Aspen, poplars, sallows and willows
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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