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Maiden's Blush
Cyclophora punctaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1680 / 70.036
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jul. Jul-Sep.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak. Sessile Oak and Turkey Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Oak woodland and heathland.
Quite variable in markings, some have large area of reddish blush in centre of forewing others a single reddish cross line.
Occasionally bands are dark grey with grey speckling.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/09/2023427TG33Ridlington
15/09/2023128TF62King's Lynn
14/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
14/09/2023127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
13/09/2023127TG11Horsford
13/09/2023227TG14Felbrigg / Runton
11/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
11/09/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
11/09/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
10/09/2023128TF63Dersingham
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