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Grey Scalloped Bar
Dyscia fagaria (Thunberg, 1784)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1969 / 70.292
Photo © Peter Hall,  Lochinver

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 15-21mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Heather and Heath
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A rare species, last seen in the region in 1971.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 10 (7%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1901.
Last Recorded in 1969.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/06/1969+40SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
27/06/1969+40SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
1947+40SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
1940+39SJ74 - Betley/Madeley
21/07/1934+40SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
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