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Barred Umber
Plagodis pulveraria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1903 / 70.223
Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Swanton Gt Wood 28/05/09

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Hazel, Downy and Silver Birch.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
Status
Rare.
A locally widespread species in Britain but very few Norfolk records.
Found in ancient broadleaved woodland and seldom encountered away from these areas.

Male adult moths come sparingly to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 16 (22%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/07/2021127TG33Ridlington
27/05/2017128TF83Syderstone
22/08/2014127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
08/07/2014128TF63Snettisham
05/08/2013228TF74Holme NNR
05/06/2010127TG02Foxley Wood
05/06/2010127TG02Foxley Wood
22/05/2010127TG01North Tuddenham
28/05/2009828TG03Swanton Novers (Gt Wood)
28/05/2009528TG03Swanton Novers (Gt Wood)
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