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Old Lady
Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
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Photo © Dave Jones,  30/06/2020 - Stoke Holy Cross

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 30-36mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Unmistakable large-winged moth.
It hides by day in old buildings and sheds, and frequents damper areas, riverbanks, marshes, gardens, woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

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Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/03/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
30/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
24/09/2023127TG11Costessey
17/09/2023128TF63Heacham
17/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/09/2023127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
16/09/2023228TF63Heacham
15/09/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
15/09/2023228TF63Heacham
15/09/2023128TF63Snettisham
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