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Acentria ephemerella
Water Veneer

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)1331 / 63.115

Norfolk status
Small species, often found in bottom of moth traps!
Fens, marshes, grassland and woodland.
Common in wetland habitats, sometimes in large numbers.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1884.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
08/09/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
07/09/2024128TF94Stiffkey
06/09/2024127TG31Upton
05/09/2024228TF92Great Ryburgh
02/09/2024+27TG31How Hill
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Wingspan: 11-13 mm.
Flight: June to August.
Foodplant:   aquatic plants. Pondweeds and Canadian waterweed.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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