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Lilac Beauty
Apeira syringaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1910 / 70.231
Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 19/06/2006

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle, Ash and Wild Privet
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and frequent across the region, in woodland, scrub and mature gardens.

Recorded in 58 (74%) 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
20/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
11/09/2022122SU87 - White Waltham
03/09/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
30/08/2022122SU76 - Shinfield / Finchampstead
29/08/2022123SU78 - Henley, Hambleden, Warburg
Further info: Apeira syringaria
 
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