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Scallop Shell
Rheumaptera undulata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1789 / 70.121
Photo © Peter Hall,  Cors Fochno, Ceredigion

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Sallows, Aspen, Billberry
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common but local resident.

A species of damp woodland, willow scrub and carr.

Overwinters as a pupa while adults come sparingly to light.

Recorded in 73 (52%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
03/08/2022136SO25 - Kington & Michaelchurch
01/08/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
23/07/2022136SO32 - Compton Park
17/07/2022137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
Further info: Rheumaptera undulata
 
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