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Eulithis mellinata (Fabricius, 1787)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1757 / 70.092
Photo © Brian Jones,  9/7/2010 Gorleston, Norfolk

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Forewing: 16-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Black Currant, Red Current
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Norfolk Status
Suburban areas, woodland and rough grassy areas.

Recorded in 62 (84%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/2021128TF72 - Hillington/Houghton
15/07/2021127TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
04/07/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
30/06/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
29/06/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
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