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Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1722 / 70.053
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Rushbeds Wood 2008

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Unknown in the wild
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 64 (82%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
21/09/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
12/09/2022124SP64 - Silverstone
12/09/2022224SP64 - Silverstone
09/09/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
31/08/2022124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
Further info: Xanthorhoe designata
 
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