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Pterapherapteryx sexalata (Retzius, 1783)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1882 / 70.199
Photo © Murray Smith,  24/06/2023 - Lingwood

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 9-12mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sallows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Damp woodland, scrub, fens, heathland.

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
26/06/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
24/06/2025228TF74Titchwell
21/06/2025127TG42Eccles
21/06/2025127TG11Costessey
20/06/2025127TG42Eccles
20/06/2025227TG11Costessey
19/06/2025127TG11Costessey
19/06/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
17/06/2025127TG42Eccles
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