Geometridae : Ennominae
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Photo © Mike Gough,  06/05/2022 - Kelling Heath

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Latticed Heath
Chiasmia clathrata
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Common Heath
Ematurga atomaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1952 / 70.275

Norfolk status
Flies during the day.
Norfolk heaths and open woodland.

Very variable species, but only likely to be confused with Latticed Heath. In the south a large, yellow form sometimes occurs.

Recorded in 33 (45%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1909.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/07/2024127TG11Horsford
13/06/2024128TF62Dersingham Bog
21/05/2024228TF62Roydon Common
20/05/2024127TG14Kelling Heath
19/05/2024127TG14Kelling Heath
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Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Heathers
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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