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March Moth
Alsophila aescularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1663 / 70.245
Photo © Steve Garten,  04/03/2021 - The Grange CL, Wildlife Meadow

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation. Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Oaks, Hawthorn, Blackthorn.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Females are wingless and seldom seen. Widespread records of this woodland species.

As the vernacular name implies, the male moth is on the wing mainly in March.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1908.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
26/03/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
26/03/2024127TG31Upton
26/03/2024328TM08Quidenham
26/03/2024128TF82West Raynham
25/03/2024127TG31Acle
25/03/2024128TF92Great Ryburgh
25/03/2024228TL79Mundford
25/03/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
25/03/2024228TF63Heacham
25/03/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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