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Chestnut

Conistra vaccinii

(Linnaeus, 1761)

2258 / 73.194

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland, hedgerows and gardens. Overwinters as an adult.

Highly variable colours from plain to strongly marbled. Separated from Dark Chestnut by the blunt wing tip (apex) and rounded outer edge (termen) of the forewing.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
	Chestnut Conistra vaccinii - (M) - Foulden Common 2010 - J Wheeler

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
18/11/2023	2	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
17/11/2023	1	27	TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
10/11/2023	1	28	TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
09/11/2023	1	28	TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
09/11/2023	1	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey

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Forewing:	14-15mm.
Flight:	One generation Sept-May.
Foodplant:	Oaks, elms, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Birch and docks
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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