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Dingy Shell
Euchoeca nebulata (Scopoli, 1763)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1874 / 70.112
Photo © Peter Kitchener,  Little Melton. May 2010

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Forewing: 9-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Alder.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Damp woodland, fens and other marshy areas, often near water courses.
Characteristic resting posture with wings closed.
Easily disturbed by day from near food plant.

Recorded in 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1910.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/08/2023127TG24Overstrand
24/08/2023128TL78Weeting Heath
15/08/2023127TG13Hempstead
13/08/2023127TG31Upton
12/08/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
11/08/2023127TG10Wymondham
10/08/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
09/08/2023127TG13Gresham
11/07/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
11/07/2023127TM49Aldeby (Stanley Carrs)
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