Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Mottled Grey
Colostygia multistrigaria

(Haworth, 1809) 1775 / 70.101

An uncommon resident.

A species of heaths, moors, woodland rides and clearings.

Overwinters as a pupa. Adults may be found on sallow catkins and are attracted to light.

There can be confusion with Early Tooth-striped. Look at the antennae: This species has feathered antennae (more so on the male, but the female also) whereas Early Tooth-striped has simple antennae (both male and female.

Recorded in 80 (57%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-17mm
Flight: March - April
Foodplant:   Lady's Bedstraw, other bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/04/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
12/04/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO25
05/04/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO48
05/04/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
28/03/20221VC40 - ShropshireSO58

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