Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Argent & Sable
Rheumaptera hastata
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1787 / 70.120

A rare and declining resident.

A species of open and partially cleared coppiced broadleaved woodland. Also newly-planted conifer plantations.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults are active by day.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 41 (29%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1863.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Seedlings of Downy and Silver Birch and also on Bog-myrtle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
28/05/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ73
18/05/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
18/05/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
17/05/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ94
31/05/20227VC39 - StaffordshireSK02

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