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Lilac Beauty
Apeira syringaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1910 / 70.231
Photo © Matthew Casey,  22/06/2018 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 19-22mm.
Flight: One main generation June-July. Partial second generation late Aug- Sept
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle, Ash and Wild Privet.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Distinctive member of the 'Thorn' family with an unusual undulating wing resting position, resembling a crumpled leaf.
Broad-leaved woodland and scrub.

Adults on the wing in June - July. In Norfolk a partial second generation occurs in late August - September.

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
22/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
10/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
08/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/09/2024228TF83North Creake
07/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
06/09/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
06/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
01/09/2024128TF41West Walton
30/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
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