Blood-vein (Timandra comae) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Blood-vein

Timandra comae

(Schmidt, 1931)

1682 / 70.029

Norfolk status
Almost any habitat. Widespread.

Rare all dark form Nigra (Rebel, 1910) recorded at Holme in 2010.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Forewing:	15-18mm.
Flight:	Two Generations. May-Jul. Jul-Sep.(Sep-Nov)
Foodplant:	Docks, Common Orache, Common Sorrel
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
BAP Status:	Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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