Beautiful Yellow Underwing (Anarta myrtilli) - Norfolk Moths

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Beautiful Yellow Underwing

Anarta myrtilli

(Linnaeus, 1761)

2142 / 73.257

Norfolk status
Very local in Norfolk on Heathland.

Diurnal, flies low over heathers in sunshine and feeds at flowers.

Recorded in 19 (26%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Forewing:	10-12mm.
Flight:	Two overlapping generations April-Aug.
Foodplant:	Heather and Bell Heather
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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