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Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1864 / 70.195
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Broom-tip
Chesias rufata
Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Broom.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Locally widespread distribution.
Heathland and open woodland.

Flies late in the season from September to November.

A species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
18/11/2023127TG11Horsford
18/11/2023128TL79Mundford
31/10/2023128TF92North Elmham
27/10/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
26/10/2023127TG14Kelling Heath
19/10/2023128TF63Heacham
17/10/2023127TG11Costessey
16/10/2023228TM09Great Ellingham
12/10/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
12/10/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
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