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Chestnut
Conistra vaccinii
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Dark Chestnut
Conistra ligula

(Esper, 1791) 2259 / 73.195

Norfolk status
Similar, but less common and not as frequently recorded as Chestnut (C. vaccinii).
Overwinters as an adult, woodland and open habitats and gardens.

Usually a dark chestnut or chocolate brown colour and shiny in appearance. Separated from Chestnut by the pointed or sharp wing tip (apex) and straighter outer edge (termen) of the forewing. The differences are slight and care is needed.

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/11/2023127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
18/11/2023127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
16/11/2023127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
16/11/2023127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
15/11/2023327TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation Oct-Feb.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn, sallows, oaks, docks
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult

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