Broad-barred White (Hecatera bicolorata) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Broad-barred White

Hecatera bicolorata

(Hufnagel, 1766)

2164 / 73.279

Norfolk status
Widespread and common.
Coastal dunes, shingle and grassland, limestone chalk downland.
Feeds at flowers and comes to light.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Forewing:	13-15mm.
Flight:	One generation May-July.
Foodplant:	Hawkweeds, hawk's-beards, sow thistles, others
Red List:	Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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