Waved Umber (Menophra abruptaria)


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Waved Umber
Menophra abruptaria (Thunberg, 1792)
Geometridae : Ennominae

1936 / 70.257

Photo © Dave Wilton, Westcott 2017

Similar Upper Thames Species
Small Waved Umber Horisme vitalbata

Foodplant:	Garden Privet, Lilac and Jasmine
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region in woodland and other habitats, including gardens.

Recorded in 68 (49%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
17/06/2022	1	24	SP64 - Silverstone
11/06/2022	1	22	SU77 - Reading
06/06/2022	1	23	SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
27/05/2022	1	24	SU99 - Amersham, Beaconsfield
26/05/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon

Further info: Menophra abruptaria

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)