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Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1776 / 70.100
Photo © Mike Gasson,  23/05/2015 - Stibbard

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and abundant.
Bright green colour fades to a yellowish-brown.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/09/20231227TG33Ridlington
24/09/2023128TF92North Elmham
20/09/2023128TF74Titchwell
17/09/2023127TG11Costessey
16/09/2023128TF71West Bilney
16/09/2023227TG13Hempstead
15/09/2023227TG04Blakeney
15/09/2023127TG02Hindolveston
15/09/2023227TG04Cley next the Sea
15/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
Further info: Colostygia pectinataria
 
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