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Scallop Shell
Rheumaptera undulata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1789 / 70.121
Photo © Kevan Brett,  25/06/2022 - Ormesby St. Margaret

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Sallows, Aspen, Billberry.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Highly distinctive moth.
Open woodland, heathland, grassland and marshy areas.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
03/08/2023128TF92North Elmham
23/07/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
16/07/2023127TG42Eccles
11/07/2023+27TG30Rockland Broad / Wheatfen
09/07/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
08/07/2023+27TG32Irstead / Catfield
06/07/2023128TF74Titchwell
30/06/2023227TG33Ridlington
26/06/2023128TF63Snettisham
25/06/2023128TF73Sedgeford
Further info: Rheumaptera undulata
 
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