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Grey Birch
Aethalura punctulata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1951 / 70.274
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  27/04/2022 - Peddars Way

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Brussels Lace
Cleorodes lichenaria
Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Downy and Silver Birch, Alder.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local. Wooded habitats.

Spring species, flying mainly in May and June.

Unusual record in 2019 of a confirmed adult moth trapped on the 5th September at Munford (G. Geen, Z. Geen)

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
12/04/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
02/04/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
17/03/2024128TL79Mundford
26/06/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
22/06/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
21/06/2023327TG10Cringleford (UEA)
12/06/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
10/06/2023127TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
31/05/2023127TG32Honing / Crostwight Common
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