Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Water Carpet
Lampropteryx suffumata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1750 / 70.103

Norfolk status
Spring-flying species.
Woodland, grassy areas, scrub, heathland.

Recorded in 57 (77%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
01/05/20251128TL79Cranwich Heath
01/05/2025127TG31Upton
30/04/2025127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
29/04/2025128TF74Titchwell
29/04/2025127TG23North Walsham
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   lady's Bedstraw, other bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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