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Similar Norfolk Species
Pammene populana
Willow Y Moth
Approx Length (c. 6mm) Wingspan (10-12mm.)
      
      
      
      
    
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Pammene spiniana
Blackthorn Flower Moth
(Duponchel, 1843)1231 / 49.373
=Triangle-marked Piercer

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Mainly a day-flying species, especially on sunny days.
Distinctive triangular white dorsal blotch.

Old records listed 1874. (Barrett)

First modern-day confirmed (Gen. Det. J Clifton) record at Methwold in 2014 (G. Geen, 04/09/14)

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 8 (11%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Pammene spiniana - Mundford - Slide 1645 (J Clifton)
02-08-2023 - Male Neatishead - Jon Kelf - Mick ACourt
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/08/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
12/08/2022128TF70Foulden Common
07/08/2020127TG11Ringland
03/08/2018127TG10Hethersett
02/08/2018127TG10Hethersett
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Wingspan: 10-12mm.
Flight: Aug - Sept.
Foodplant:   blackthorn, hawthorn (flowers)
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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