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Monochroa divisella
Iris Miner

(Douglas, 1850)745 / 35.072
=Scarce Marsh Neb

Norfolk status
Rare.
Found in fenland and other similar damp habitats, occurring mainly in the fens of Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

In Norfolk, found only in the Broads where known colonies are well recorded in recent years.

Verification Grade Comment: Accepted if from confirmed colony

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 4 (5%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1957.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
09/07/2024127TG32Sutton Fen
29/06/2023227TG32Irstead / Catfield
28/06/2023127TG32Irstead / Catfield
18/07/2022127TG33Ridlington
11/07/20222527TG32Irstead / Catfield
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Wingspan: 15-17mm
Flight: June - July.
Foodplant:   Iris, Yellow Flag
Nat Status: pRDB1
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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