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Twin-spotted Wainscot
Lenisa geminipuncta

(Haworth, 1809) 2370 / 73.139
=Archanara geminipuncta

Norfolk status
Locally widespread.
Reedbeds and other areas where foodplant occurs.

Characteristic pair of adjacent white spots on each forewing, although they can be obscure or merge.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
28/08/2024127TG42Eccles
20/08/2024128TF74Titchwell
18/08/2024227TG42Eccles
16/08/2024+27TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
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Forewing: 11-16mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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