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Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1722 / 70.053
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  14/08/2020 - Peddars Way/Forestry Ride

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 11-14mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Unknown.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Characteristic red-brown and black central cross bar with a double projection on its outer edge.

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/05/2025128TF83Sculthorpe
01/05/2025127TG12Reepham / Booton
01/05/2025+28TM09Swangey Fen
29/04/2025128TF74Titchwell
29/04/2025128TF74Titchwell
29/04/2025328TF74Titchwell NNR
22/04/2025128TF74Titchwell
18/04/2025127TG11Costessey
31/10/2024127TG33Ridlington
29/10/2024127TG02Hindolveston
Further info: Xanthorhoe designata
 
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