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Least Carpet
Idaea rusticata Lempke, 1967
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1699 / 70.004
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 09/07/2022

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Ivy, Traveller's-joy
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common across the region. Increasing, having spread in from the southeast and found in a wide range of habitats, but particularly numerous in urban situations.

Recorded in 62 (79%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
27/10/2022224SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
27/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
27/10/2022122SU77 - Reading
13/10/2022124SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
12/10/2022123SU69 - Benson, Watlington
Further info: Idaea rusticata
 
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