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Similar Norfolk Species
Caryocolum blandulella
Southern Barred Groundling
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Caryocolum blandella
Barred Groundling

(Douglas, 1852)832 / 35.133
=Short-barred Groundling

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Occurs in woodland or along hedgerows.

A pale Caryocolum species with white or cream wings, the only similar Norfolk species is the rare C. blandulella.

If the specimen is small or particularly pale or worn, then dissection would be required.

Other than three pre 1900 records (Barrett), very few recent records including Blickling (1994) Hindolveston (2010+) and Great Ellingham (2014+).

Recorded in 10 (14%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Caryocolum fraternella | Caryocolum proxima >

Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
02/08/2024127TG10Hethersett
06/08/2023127TG02Hindolveston
27/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
30/07/2022127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: 9.5-14.5mm
Flight: July-August
Foodplant:   Greater Stitchwort
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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