Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Dingy Shell
Euchoeca nebulata

(Scopoli, 1763) 1874 / 70.112

A fairly common local resident.

A species of damp woodland and marshy areas.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adult invariably sit with their wings raised above the body. They fly from dusk and come to light in small numbers.

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-12mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
10/08/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
13/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO77
07/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
07/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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