Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Muslin Moth
Diaphora mendica
(Clerck, 1759) 2063 / 72.022
Norfolk status
Widespread.
Male nocturnal and female diurnal.
Showing distinct sexual dimorphism, the males of this moth are soft brown, the females white, both sparsely speckled with black.

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
12/08/2020128TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
01/08/2020127TG30 - Brundall/Cantley
26/07/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
21/07/2020+27TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
29/06/2020128TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation April-June.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Diaphora mendica
 
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