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Ethmia bipunctella
Bugloss Ermine

(Fabricius, 1775)720 / 33.006
=Bordered Ermel

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Formerly restricted to a few areas of coastal shingle in the south-east of England, with older records from inland localities suggested immigrants.

Double brooded species that can be found during May and June, August and September.

First recorded at Sheringham in 1992 (K. Durrant) followed by a scattering of inland records from across Norfolk in recent years where it is now thought to be resident.

Recorded in 13 (18%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1992.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
18/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
16/08/2023127TG21Norwich (Thorpe End)
16/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
15/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
14/08/2023127TM49Thurlton
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Wingspan: 19-28 mm
Flight: May - June (Aug - Sept)
Foodplant:   Viper's bugloss.
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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