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Leopard Moth
Zeuzera pyrina (Linnaeus, 1761)
Cossidae: Zeuzerinae
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Photo © Matthew Casey,  27/06/2019 - Hethersett

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Forewing: 22-35mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Many woody plants.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Heavy spotting on whitish wings, male having comb-like antennae, diagnostic.

Open woodland, scrub also gardens and parks.

Recorded in 64 (93%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2020127TG02 - Foxley/Foulsham
11/08/2020127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
09/08/2020128TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
07/08/2020128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
07/08/2020128TF70 - Beachamwell/Oxborough
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