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Brimstone Moth
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1906 / 70.226
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  02/05/2019 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-21mm.
Flight: Two or Three generations April-Oct.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, hawthorns, Plum and Bullace.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Unmistakable bright yellow moth.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
07/09/20241128TF62King's Lynn
06/09/20242127TG42Eccles
06/09/2024728TF70Oxborough / Foulden Common
06/09/2024227TG21Norwich (Catton)
06/09/20241627TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
06/09/2024328TF63Hunstanton
06/09/20241727TG31Upton
06/09/20241128TF63Heacham
06/09/2024228TF63Snettisham
06/09/20244127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
Further info: Opisthograptis luteolata
 
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