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Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1720 / 70.047
Photo © Matthew Casey,  24/03/2017 - costessey

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: Arrive April-Nov.
Foodplant:   Various low-growing plants.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Immigrant.

Widespread records from across Norfolk.

The species is sexually dimorphic.
Male: Orange brown forewing with narrow dark central cross-band.
Female: Deep rosewood-brown colour with a small black, white ringed central dot.

Recorded in 49 (66%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/11/2024127TG33Ridlington
14/11/2024128TF63Heacham
11/11/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
10/11/2024127TG11Costessey
10/11/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
10/11/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
09/11/2024227TG42Eccles
08/11/2024127TG42Eccles
08/11/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
08/11/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
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