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Brussels Lace
Cleorodes lichenaria (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1945 / 70.288
Photo © John Walshe,  Ross-on-Wye, July 24

Similar West Midlands Species
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Aethalura punctulata
Forewing: 14-18mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Lichens
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare and local resident in Herefordshire and Shropshire.

A species of dense scrub or in the tree canopy of woodland, plantations and shelterbelts.

Overwinters as a larva and the adults come to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 28 (20%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
21/08/2023136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
17/08/2023136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
09/08/2023136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
08/08/2023136SO34 - Moccas & Eardisley
03/08/2023136SO25 - Kington & Michaelchurch
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