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Least Carpet
Idaea rusticata Lempke, 1967
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1699 / 70.004
Photo © Rob Lee,  Roughton 14/07/2020

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:   Ivy, Traveller's-joy.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
More widespread and common in recent years. Restricted to the south-eastern counties of England.
Gardens, heathland, fens, scrub, grassland.
Occasionally a partial second generation.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1965.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/10/2023127TG33Ridlington
10/10/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
10/10/2023127TG11Taverham
10/10/2023228TF63Heacham
09/10/2023128TF70Cockley Cley
09/10/2023227TG20Stoke Holy Cross
09/10/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
09/10/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
08/10/2023128TF74Holme NNR
08/10/2023127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
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