Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Oblique Carpet
Orthonama vittata

(Borkhausen, 1794) 1719 / 70.046

A local and uncommon resident; scarce in the south of the region.

A species of fens, marshes, bogs and water meadows.

Flies from dusk and comes to light in small numbers. Overwinters as a larva.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo if away from regular sites.

Recorded in 30 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-14mm.
Flight: May - June, August - September
Foodplant:   Marsh Bedstraw, Heath Bedstraw
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/10/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
02/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
04/07/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
17/06/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
10/06/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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