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Ethmia quadrillella
Comfrey Ermine

(Goeze, 1783)719 / 33.002
=Comfrey Ermel
=Ethmia funerella

Norfolk status
Formerly Scarce, more frequently recorded in recent years.

Smallest of our Ethmia species, adults seen flying on sunny afternoons, but also comes to light.
Fenland, wetlands and damp open woodland as well as waste ground, banks and gardens.

Recent records from the Brecks, south Norfolk and west Norfolk fenland.

[MBGBI vol4.1 p183]

Recorded in 37 (50%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
17/07/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
17/07/2025128TF90Scoulton
17/07/2025827TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/07/2025127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
17/07/2025128TF92Guist
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Wingspan: 15-19 mm
Flight: May - July.
Foodplant:   Comfrey, Lungwort
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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