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Clay Triple-lines
Cyclophora linearia (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1681 / 70.037
Photo © Peter Kitchener,  Little Melton. August 2010

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Blair's Mocha
Cyclophora puppillaria
Maiden's Blush
Cyclophora punctaria
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: Multi generations May-July. (Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Beech.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Mostly Breckland.
Two or three generations seem to occur in Norfolk. The latter brood is more numerous, with individuals often different to those of the first generation showing discal spots more frequently and closely resembling Maiden's Blush.

Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
04/06/2025128TL79Mundford
04/06/2025127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
31/05/2025+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
31/05/2025728TL79Cranwich Heath
31/05/2025427TG14Felbrigg / Runton
30/05/2025128TL79Mundford
30/05/2025127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
30/05/2025127TG31Upton
30/05/2025127TG51Scratby
29/05/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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