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Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1961 / 70.283
Campaea margaritaria
Photo © Keith Mitchell,  Stoke Goldington 24/08/2021

Campaea margaritariaCampaea margaritariaCampaea margaritariaCampaea margaritaria
Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region in woodland and a range of other habitats.

Recorded in 71 (91%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/10/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
06/10/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
04/10/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
03/10/2022222SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
03/10/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
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