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Barred Tooth-striped
Trichopteryx polycommata ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1880 / 70.201
Photo © Malcolm Hillier,  Mundford, Norfolk 19/3/21

Similar Upper Thames Species
Seraphim
Lobophora halterata
Foodplant:   Wild Privet and Ash
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce A
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Probably extinct in the region although this is an elusive species that might still be present. However, numerous searches have been made without success. Inhabits scrub and woodland edges.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 8 (10%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1850.
Last Recorded in 1987.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/04/1987+22SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
1987+22SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
23/03/1972122SU88 - Marlow, Maidenhead
1965+22SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
16/04/1963122SU39 - Stanford in the Vale
Further info: Trichopteryx polycommata
 
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