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Spotted Sulphur
Acontia trabealis

(Scopoli, 1763) 2414 / 73.029
=Emmelia trabealis

Norfolk status
Presumed extinct.
Recorded at various Breck sites from 1847 until 1951, after which it became progressively scarce.
Last reported in Suffolk June 1960.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 1951.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
29/06/1951228TL79Cranwich
27/06/1951+28TL79Cranwich
25/06/1951428TL79Cranwich
24/06/1951128TL79Cranwich
22/06/1951328TL79Cranwich
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Forewing: 10-11mm.
Flight: One generation May-July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Field Bindweed
Red List: Regionally Extinct (RE)
GB Status: Extinct
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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