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Yellow-barred Brindle
Acasis viretata (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1883 / 70.200
Photo © Matthew Casey,  14/08/2018 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 10-14mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Holly, Ivy, Privet, Dogwood and Hawthorn.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Fresh specimens are green, fading to yellow.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
20/04/2025128TF91Dereham 
20/04/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
17/04/2025128TF51Walpole Highway
17/04/2025128TL99Griston / Northacre
14/04/2025127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
12/04/2025128TL79Cranwich
12/04/2025127TG14West Runton
12/04/2025128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
11/04/2025128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
08/10/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
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