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Pale Brindled Beauty
Phigalia pilosaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1926 / 70.247
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Forewing: 19-24mm.
Flight: One generation Jan-March. (sometimes December)
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees.
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread in a wide variety of habitats.
Like several spring Geometers, the females are completely wingless.

A black form f. monacharia also occurs.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/03/2024127TG11Costessey
11/03/2024127TG24Overstrand
04/03/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
02/03/2024127TG11Costessey
29/02/20242427TG33Ridlington
28/02/2024228TL79Mundford
25/02/2024127TG11Costessey
23/02/2024128TF63Snettisham
21/02/2024128TF63Snettisham
20/02/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
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