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Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1722 / 70.053
Photo © Lee Taylor-Wheal,  29/07/23 - Old Colwall Herefordshire

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 11-14mm
Flight: May - June, July - August
Foodplant:   Unknown in the wild
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa, adults come readily to light.

Recorded in 116 (83%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
29/09/2023336SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
26/09/2023236SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
20/09/2023136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
19/09/2023136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
Further info: Xanthorhoe designata
 
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