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Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1722 / 70.053
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth

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 117 (84%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
17/09/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
14/09/2022136SO25 - Kington & Michaelchurch
14/09/2022136SO33 - Peterchurch & Abbey Dore
13/09/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
12/09/2022136SO45 - Weobley & Leominster
Further info: Xanthorhoe designata
 
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