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Pale November Moth
Epirrita christyi (Allen, 1906)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1796 / 70.108
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2018 (genitalia checked)

Similar Upper Thames Species
November Moth
Epirrita dilutata
Autumnal Moth
Epirrita autumnata
Foodplant:   Beech, birches, elms, Alder, Hazel
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Fairly widespread across the region, mainly in woodland. Probably under-recorded.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 34 (44%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1946.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/10/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
24/10/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
22/10/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
19/10/2022124SP61 - Bernwood, Rushbeds, Bullingdon
12/10/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Epirrita christyi
 
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