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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 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/10/2024327TG42Eccles
26/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
25/10/2024227TG42Eccles
25/10/2024128TF64Hunstanton
25/10/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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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
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