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Muslin Moth
Diaphora mendica (Clerck, 1759)
Erebidae: Arctiinae
2063 / 72.022
Photo © Lynnette Nicholson,  30/04/2021 - Cley

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Spilosoma lubricipeda
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Spilosoma lutea
Forewing: M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation April-June.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Male nocturnal and female diurnal.
Showing distinct sexual dimorphism, the males of this moth are soft brown, the females white, both sparsely speckled with black.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/05/2025127TG42Eccles
27/05/2025127TG42Eccles
27/05/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
27/05/2025127TG13Hempstead
26/05/2025127TM29Saxlingham Nethergate
25/05/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
25/05/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
25/05/2025+27TG13Wickmere
25/05/2025128TL99Griston / Northacre
24/05/2025127TG42Eccles
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