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Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1720 / 70.047
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Male, Westcott 2021

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Various low-growing plants
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Irregular, rather uncommon immigrant to the region. Absent in some years but well scattered in others.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 34 (44%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1912.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/11/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
26/10/2022222SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
24/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
23/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
20/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
Further info: Nycterosea obstipata
 
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