Geometridae : Ennominae
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Clouded Magpie
Abraxas sylvata
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Magpie Moth
Abraxas grossulariata
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1884 / 70.205
Norfolk status
Widespread.
Largest of the black and white geometrid moths.

A declining species with far fewer records than 30 years ago.

Recorded in 63 (91%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/09/2020127TG51 - Winterton/Caister
30/08/2020127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
24/08/2020+27TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
23/08/2020+27TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
22/08/2020+27TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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Forewing: 18-25mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Privet, Red and Black Currant
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
Further info: Abraxas grossulariata
 
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