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Small Rivulet
Perizoma alchemillata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1803 / 70.133
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  14/07/2021 - Hethersett

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Rivulet
Perizoma affinitata
Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common hemp-nettle.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread in a variety of habitats.

Similar to Rivulet, slightly smaller and usually shows two equal size indentations "dark teeth" on the white cross-band.

Comes to light, can also be disturbed around foodplant by day.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/08/2024127TG33Ridlington
26/08/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
25/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
23/08/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/08/2024127TG01Lyng
20/08/2024+27TG31Great Plumstead
16/08/2024128TF83Sculthorpe
14/08/2024128TF92North Elmham
14/08/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
14/08/2024+27TG41Filby
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