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Mullein Wave
Scopula marginepunctata (Goeze, 1781)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1689 / 70.023
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Algarve (Portugal) 2009

Similar Upper Thames Species
Small Dusty Wave
Idaea seriata
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Formerly very scarce in the region but in the 21st century has expanded and is found locally along the Thames Valley where it seems to be associated with urban habitats, to Oxford.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 17 (22%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
24/08/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
20/08/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
13/08/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
01/06/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
31/05/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
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