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Brown Scallop
Philereme vetulata ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1791 / 70.118
Photo © Nigel Partridge,  Loosely Row 2011

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Dark Umber
Philereme transversata
Foodplant:   Buckthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread across the region in hedgerows and scrub, but not especially numerous.

Recorded in 54 (69%) 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
18/07/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
17/07/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
13/07/2022324SP72 - Winslow, Claydons, Finemere
12/07/2022123SP30 - Witney(S), Bampton
12/07/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
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