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Silky Wave
Idaea dilutaria

(Hübner, 1799) 1704 / 70.005

Norfolk status
Uncertain.
A very local species, occurring in only one or two places in Wales, and occasionally in England.

Unconfirmed record from the 1970s.

Barrett [VCH 1901] Acidalia holosericata, Dup.
"A single specimen of this very local species was taken some years ago by the Rev. H. Williams near Thetford; the presence here of this one specimen seems inexplicable, except on the supposition that others are sometimes mistaken for the preceding species"

BAP Priority Species

Verification Grade Comment: No modern-day records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 1873.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
1873+28TL88Thetford
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Forewing: 8-10mm.
Flight: June - July.
Foodplant:   Common Rock-rose, other plants
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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