Gelechiidae : Dichomeridinae
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Acompsia cinerella
The Cinereous
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Helcystogramma rufescens
Common Zebra Moth
(Haworth, 1828)868 / 35.031
=Orange Crest

Norfolk status
Common and widespread.

Distinctive species with a golden orange/brown coloration and darker forewing veins.

Can be confused initially with Acompsia cinerella.

The spectacular larvae, with dramatic black and white patterning, feed on various grasses.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/10/2024128TF63Heacham
26/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
25/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
23/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
22/08/2024127TG02Hindolveston
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Wingspan: 14-18mm
Flight: July-August
Foodplant:   various grasses
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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