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Blotched Emerald
Comibaena bajularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1667 / 70.300
Photo © Steve Wakeham,  21/06/2016 - Shimpling

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak. Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Local and never common, but fairly well recorded in recent years.
Found in established woodland with mature oaks, the characteristic blotch in the corner of each forewing and hindwing are distinctive.
Ground colour often fades to a pinkish white.

Recorded in 34 (46%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/07/2023128TM09Great Ellingham
01/07/2023128TF71West Bilney
24/06/2023+28TF62Sandringham
24/06/2023128TF63Snettisham
24/06/2023127TM18Winfarthing
23/06/2023228TF63Snettisham
22/06/2023127TG01Lyng / Sparham
22/06/2023128TF63Snettisham
21/06/2023128TF63Dersingham
21/06/2023127TG01Lyng / Sparham
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