Scorched Wing (Plagodis dolabraria)


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Scorched Wing
Plagodis dolabraria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1904 / 70.224

Photo © John Marchant, 12/06/2023 - Winfarthing

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Similar Species: None

Forewing:	16-19mm.
Flight:	One generation May-June.
Foodplant:	Oaks and birches.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Status
Common and widespread.
Broadleaved woodland, heathland and scrub.

The vernacular name of this species is derived from the moth's appearance of being burnt.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	Area
17/05/2024	1	27	TG42	Eccles
17/05/2024	1	27	TG10	Cringleford (UEA)
13/05/2024	1	28	TF91	Dereham
13/05/2024	1	28	TF62	King's Lynn
09/05/2024	1	28	TF70	Cockley Cley
31/07/2023	1	27	TG33	Ridlington
12/07/2023	1	27	TG32	Honing / Crostwight Common
11/07/2023	1	27	TG33	Ridlington
09/07/2023	1	27	TG30	Blofield / Lingwood
08/07/2023	+	27	TG32	Irstead / Catfield

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