Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Tawny Wave
Scopula rubiginata

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1688 / 70.022

Norfolk status
Scarce Norfolk resident.
The Breckland district on the Norfolk/Suffolk border are thought to be one of the main breeding areas for this species in Britain. Noted occasionally as a migrant.
Occurs on heathland and grassland, scrub, vegetated shingle in heathy rides and other open places.

The larval foodplant is unknown in the wild. Reared in captivity on Dandelion, Knotgrass, Field Bindweed, various legumes, trefoils and Black Medick.

Monitored annually by Norfolk Moth Survey.

Recorded in 40 (54%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
28/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
26/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
22/08/2024128TL79Mundford
16/08/2024128TF63Snettisham
12/08/2024328TF74Scolt Head NNR
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: Two Gens. Jun-Jul. Aug-Sep.
Foodplant:   Uncertain in the wild (feeds on several plants in captivity)
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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