Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Spinach
Eulithis mellinata
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Dark Spinach
Pelurga comitata

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1749 / 70.069

Norfolk status
Suburban habitats, waste ground and similar weedy locations.

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
15/09/2024128TL79Cranwich
19/08/2024128TF62King's Lynn
18/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/08/2024128TF64Hunstanton
16/08/2024127TG11Taverham
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Forewing: 16-18mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Goose-foots, Orachs
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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