Geometridae : Archiearinae
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Light Orange Underwing
Archiearis notha
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Orange Underwing
Archiearis parthenias

(Linnaeus, 1761) 1661 / 70.203

Norfolk status
Local in Birch heathland and woodland.

Day-flying species best seen on warm, sunny spring days, usually seen flying high around the tops of Birch trees before they come into leaf.

Recorded in 38 (51%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/04/2024127TG12Buxton Heath
02/04/2024228TL79Didlington
01/04/2024127TG04Salthouse Heath
16/03/2024228TF61Tottenhill (Westbriggs Wood)
13/03/2024127TG31Alderfen Broad
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation. Mar-April.
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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