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Dark Spinach
Pelurga comitata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1749 / 70.069
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2012

Similar Upper Thames Species
Spinach
Eulithis mellinata
Foodplant:   Goosefoots, Oraches
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Quite widespread in the region in open habitats, but not numerous.

Recorded in 51 (65%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1907.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
08/08/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
29/07/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
21/07/2022123SU69 - Benson, Watlington
19/07/2022122SU76 - Shinfield / Finchampstead
01/09/2021122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
Further info: Pelurga comitata
 
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