Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Water Carpet
Lampropteryx suffumata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1750 / 70.103

A common species found throughout the region.

Found damp woodland, scrub, moorland, fen and larger gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults fly from dusk and are attracted to light.

Recorded in 98 (70%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: April - May
Foodplant:   Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/06/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO53
28/05/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
20/05/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO58
16/05/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO39
15/05/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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