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Agriopis leucophaearia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1932 / 70.253
Photo © Matthew Casey,  01/01/2020 - Hethersett

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Oak Beauty
Biston strataria
Dotted Border
Agriopis marginaria
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Jan-March.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Very variable species from almost black-and-white to a drab grey. The females are wingless.
Mature oak woodland, heathland with scrub oak

Recorded in 56 (76%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/02/20241027TG33Ridlington
20/02/2024128TF74Titchwell
19/02/2024128TF70Cockley Cley
19/02/2024127TG11Costessey
17/02/2024127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
16/02/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
16/02/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
16/02/2024128TF63Heacham
15/02/2024327TG11Horsford
15/02/2024128TL79Mundford
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