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Dotted Chestnut
Conistra rubiginea
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2260 / 73.197
Norfolk status
Formerly scarce, spreading rapidly in recent years.

Woodland, wooded heathland, pastoral farmland and thick hedgerows.
Noted as being a very local species, occurring mainly in the south and south-east of England, this species has been spreading rapidly across Norfolk in recent years.

Overwinters as an adult, flying again in the spring.

First Norfolk record of a female taken at Hockwold in 2013 (K. Puttick, 24/04/13).

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/ 2013 to 2018

Recorded in 41 (59%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2013.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/04/2021128TL99 - Thompson/Gt.Hockham
01/04/2021228TF90 - Watton/Shipdham
31/03/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
31/03/2021128TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
31/03/2021128TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
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Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: One generation Oct-Nov, flying again in March-May.
Foodplant:   Apple, Blackthorn, Plum, sallows Other deciduous trees (not well-known in the wild)
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
Further info: Conistra rubiginea
 
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