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Clay Triple-lines
Cyclophora linearia (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1681 / 70.037
Photo © Matthew Casey,  25/05/2019 - Hethersett

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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 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/07/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
09/07/2025128TL79Mundford
04/07/2025128TM09Great Ellingham
03/07/2025127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
30/06/2025128TF64Holme
28/06/2025+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
28/06/2025+27TG14Felbrigg / Runton
26/06/2025+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
26/06/2025127TG04Cley next the Sea
21/06/2025128TL79Mundford
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