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Early Moth
Theria primaria (Haworth, 1809)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1960 / 70.282
Photo © Garry Barlow

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: Jan - February
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorn
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Found throughout the region but not often seen because of its very early flight period. Appears to be declining with more pre-2000 records than post-2000.

A species of open woodland, well established scrub and hedgerows.

Overwinters as a pupa. The female is wingless and mating pairs can be found on bare twigs after dark. Males fly from dusk and are attracted to light.

Recorded in 98 (70%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
28/03/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
26/03/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
24/03/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
22/03/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
21/03/2022236SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
Further info: Theria primaria
 
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