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Marbled Green
Bryopsis muralis (Forster, 1771)
Noctuidae: Bryophilinae
2295 / 73.085
Photo © Brian Jones,  22/07/2019 - Gorleston - Amethyst Close

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Tree-lichen Beauty
Cryphia algae
Marbled Beauty
Bryophila domestica
Forewing: 12-15mm
Flight: July - Aug.
Foodplant:   lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Local and Scarce in Norfolk.
Often confused with the commonly found Marbled Beauty.
Occurring mainly on the coasts of southern England and south Wales, usually at coastal rocky areas, open areas on chalky soils.
Many forms have been described.

Please retain specimen/photo for confirmation.

(Note 2021 genus name change to Bryopsis)

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Recorded in 18 (24%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/08/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
03/08/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
02/08/2024127TG11Costessey
01/08/2024127TG41Hemsby
30/07/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
28/07/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
19/07/2024127TG51Scratby
09/09/2023127TG42Horsey
27/08/2021128TF63Dersingham
18/08/2021127TG50Great Yarmouth
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