Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Muslin Moth
Diaphora mendica
(Clerck, 1759) 2063 / 72.022

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Male nocturnal and female diurnal.
Showing distinct sexual dimorphism, the males of this moth are soft brown, the females white, both sparsely speckled with black.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 0022.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
20/05/2025+27TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
20/05/2025128TF74Titchwell
20/05/2025327TG04Cley next the Sea
20/05/2025128TF74Brancaster
20/05/2025+27TG13Wickmere
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Forewing: M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation April-June.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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