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Semioscopis steinkellneriana
Black-marked Diviner ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Depressariidae: Depressariinae
667 / 32.002
Photo © Thomas Spencer,  08/04/2020 - Stibbard

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Early Diviner
Semioscopis avellanella
Wingspan: 18-23mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread but local.
Males fly between dawn and sunrise around blackthorn thickets, woods and hedgerows. Female flies at night.
Darker ground colour than previous similar species.

Recorded in 47 (64%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/05/2025+27TG42Eccles
01/05/2025327TG42Eccles
01/05/2025227TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
01/05/2025127TG13Hempstead
28/04/2025127TG11Horsford
23/04/2025128TL99Griston / Northacre
22/04/2025128TF74Titchwell
20/04/2025127TG51Scratby
16/04/2025127TG51Scratby
21/05/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
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