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Brindled White-spot
Parectropis similaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1950 / 70.273
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Row Heath, Norfolk. 270517

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Cleorodes lichenaria
Engrailed
Ectropis crepuscularia
Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak, Hazel, Hawthorn, birches
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local.
Woodland habitat.

Distinctive white patch on each forewing.

Recorded in 30 (41%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1862.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
26/06/2024+28TL78Weeting
23/06/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
07/06/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
03/06/2024128TL79Mundford
01/06/2024+27TG11Horsford
31/05/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
09/05/2024+28TL78Weeting (Emily's Wood)
18/08/2023128TF71West Bilney
24/06/2023127TG11Costessey
17/06/2023127TG21Norwich (Catton)
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