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Small Argent and Sable
Epirrhoe tristata Linnaeus, 1758
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1737 / 70.060
Photo © John Lyden,  Clun Forest, Shropshire. 10 June 2019

Similar West Midlands Species
Common Carpet
Epirrhoe alternata
Forewing: 11-13mm
Flight: May - July
Foodplant:   Heath Bedstraw
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A very local and uncommon resident. Last recorded in Staffordshire in 1977 and yet to be found in Worcestershire.

A species of moorland, upland woodland and hedgerows.

Flies in the sunshine and also at dusk.

Note Similar to Common Carpet but restricted habitat should preclude that species in many cases. Check too for chequered fringes to the wing which has browner markings too.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 27 (19%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1865.
Last Recorded in 2020.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
30/06/2020140SO28 - Newcastle/Clun Forest
30/06/2020+40SO28 - Newcastle/Clun Forest
27/06/2020140SO28 - Newcastle/Clun Forest
23/06/2020140SO28 - Newcastle/Clun Forest
20/06/2020240SO28 - Newcastle/Clun Forest
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