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Colostygia pectinataria (Knoch, 1781)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1776 / 70.100
Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 09/05/2020

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

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

Recorded in 72 (92%) 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
20/10/2022+24SP84 - Npt. Pagnell, Stoke Goldington
14/09/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
14/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
14/09/2022224SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
13/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Colostygia pectinataria
 
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