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Lampropteryx suffumata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1750 / 70.103
Photo © Dick Jones,  Congham woods, 09/04/10

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Eulithis prunata
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   lady's Bedstraw, other bedstraws.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Spring-flying species.
Woodland, grassy areas, scrub, heathland.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/04/2024127TG42Eccles
07/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
07/04/2024127TG11Costessey
07/04/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
07/04/2024227TG11Costessey
05/04/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
30/03/2024128TL79Cranwich
29/03/2024227TG11Costessey
29/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
27/03/2024128TF74Titchwell
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