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Northern Winter Moth
Operophtera fagata (Scharfenberg, 1805)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1800 / 70.105
Photo © Phil Tizzard,  Stowe, 23/11/2020 came to light

Similar Upper Thames Species
Winter Moth
Operophtera brumata
Foodplant:   Birch and Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Local in the region but quite widespread. Mainly found in woodland and on heathland.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 33 (42%) 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
19/12/2022122SU77 - Reading
29/12/2021222SU47 - Leckhampstead / Chieveley
26/12/2021122SU47 - Leckhampstead / Chieveley
14/12/2021122SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
12/12/2021122SU77 - Reading
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