Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Lesser Cream Wave
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Cream Wave
Scopula floslactata

(Haworth, 1809) 1693 / 70.027

A fairly common species across the region.

A species of broad-leaved woodland, hedgerows and scrubby grassland.

Overwinters as a larva.

Recorded in 85 (61%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-16mm
Flight: May - June
Foodplant:   Bedstraws, Woodruff, Bush Vetch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
08/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
06/07/20222VC40 - ShropshireSO48
02/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
26/06/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
24/06/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO38

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