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Phoenix
Eulithis prunata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1754 / 70.089
Photo © Dave Appleton,  15/07/2012 - Bawdeswell

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Lampropteryx suffumata
Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Black Currant, Red Current, Gooseberry.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
One of the larger members of the Larentiinae.
Woodlands, gardens where foodplant grows.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/08/2024127TG11Costessey
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
20/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
20/07/2024128TF92Stibbard
18/07/2024127TG24Overstrand
14/07/2024128TF83North Creake
14/07/2024128TF62King's Lynn
11/07/2024127TG42Eccles
08/07/2024128TF62King's Lynn
03/07/2024128TF83North Creake
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