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Lesser Cream Wave
Scopula immutata
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Cream Wave
Scopula floslactata

(Haworth, 1809) 1693 / 70.027

Norfolk status
Deciduous woodland species, widespread and can be locally common.

Can show central black dots, but small on hindwing, and usually absent on forewing.

Similar Lesser Cream Wave is smaller, with less pointed, rounded wings, showing central dots.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
11/08/2023127TM29Shotesham
23/07/2023127TG11Costessey
11/07/2023128TF61King's Lynn
08/07/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
06/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation. May-June.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws, Woodruff, Bush Vetch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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