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Mottled Umber
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1935 / 70.256
Photo © Matthew Casey,  13/10/2017 - Hethersett

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Forewing: 18-25mm.
Flight: One generation Oct-Jan.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees.
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Variable species.
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens and heathland.
Females are completely wingless.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/04/2025128TF70Boughton
26/04/2025228TF60Crimplesham
26/04/2025428TL79Foulden
24/04/2025128TL99Great Hockham
20/04/2025128TF74Ringstead
12/04/2025128TL79Cranwich
05/04/2025128TF61East Winch
31/01/2025127TG33Ridlington
31/01/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
29/01/2025128TM09Great Ellingham
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