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Brimstone Moth
Opisthograptis luteolata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1906 / 70.226
Photo © Kevan Brett,  20/05/2022 - Ormesby St. Margaret

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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.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/04/2024327TG42Eccles
30/04/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
30/04/2024527TG31Upton
30/04/2024127TG11Costessey
30/04/2024127TG23North Walsham
29/04/2024227TG31Upton
29/04/2024128TF82West Raynham
28/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
27/04/2024227TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
22/04/2024128TF63Snettisham
Further info: Opisthograptis luteolata
 
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