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Argent & Sable
Rheumaptera hastata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1787 / 70.120

Norfolk status
Locally extinct.

Norfolk record from Costessey Common.
"Larvae on birch 3rd Aug 1935, emerged 1st May 1936."

BAP Priority Species

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 1935.
Additional Stats

< Dark Umber | Scallop Shell >

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
03/08/1935327TG11Costessey
1935127TG11Costessey
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Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Seedlings of Downy and Silver Birch and also on Bog-myrtle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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