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Photo © Laura King,  Lower Hellesdon 17/05/2022

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Apomyelois ceratoniae
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(Zeller, 1839)1460 / 62.040

Norfolk status
Adventive.

Accidentally introduced adventive species, found in warehouses throughout the British Isles in dried fruit and nuts. Also recorded at light in urban areas where it is presumed to have originated from imported good in greengrocers and supermarkets.

New for Norfolk (and East Anglia) in 2022, recorded at Lower Hellesdon (L. King, 17/05/2022, Gen. Det. Female D. Appleton)

Please note a documented record from Sheringham in 1996 is erroneous.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2022.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

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Determination
17-05-2022 - Lower Hellesdon - Female - Dave Appleton
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Wingspan: 19-28mm
Flight: June - November
Foodplant:   Dried fruit and nuts
Nat Status: Adventive
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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