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Mottled Rustic
Caradrina morpheus
(Hufnagel, 1766) 2387 / 73.092

Norfolk status
Widespread and common.
Always shows a distinctly large and dark reniform stigma appearing blurred through the centre in orange, and is fairly broad-winged. Many habitats.

Potential second generation is occasionally seen following warmer than average summers.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/10/2024127TM49Thurlton
26/10/2024127TG42Eccles
04/10/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
24/09/2024127TG24Overstrand
20/09/2024+27TG41Filby
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug. (Sept - Oct)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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