Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Ruddy Highflyer
Hydriomena ruberata
(Freyer, 1831) 1779 / 70.076

Norfolk status
No modern-day Norfolk records.

Occurring locally in northern Britain and also the south-west in open habitats and marshes. Rare in eastern England in Cambridgeshire fens.

A couple of unconfirmed recent records, please keep specimens for confirmation.

Verification Grade Comment: No modern-day records.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (5%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 1950.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
14/10/1950128TL89Ickburgh
03/06/1950128TL89Ickburgh
1889+28TF61King's Lynn
1889+28TF41Wisbech
1889+28TF41West Walton
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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