Pterophoridae : Agdistinae
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Agdistis bennetii
Saltmarsh Plume

(Curtis, 1833)1488 / 45.001

Norfolk status
Common.
Distinctive resting posture with V shaped wings.
Coastal saltmarshes, occasional wanderers can be found inland.

Unlike the other members of the Pterophoridae, the Agdistinae have forewings which are not cleft or separated into 'plumes'.

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1906.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/09/2024128TF74Holme NNR
06/09/2024928TF74Holme NNR
02/09/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
01/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
31/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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Wingspan: 24-30mm.
Flight: Two Generations May-July. July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Sea-lavender.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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