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Streak
Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1864 / 70.195
Photo © John Walshe,  Moccas Hill, 19/10/24, 8 recorded

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Broom-tip
Chesias rufata
Forewing: 17-19mm
Flight: September - November
Foodplant:   Broom
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A fairly common resident across the region.

A species of heathland, moorland, open woodland but also hedgerows and gardens.

Overwinters as an egg. Adults fly at dusk and later come to light. They may travel some distance from the nearest Broom.

Recorded in 75 (54%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1860.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
24/10/2023139SK11 - Alrewas/Kings Bromley
23/10/2023+37SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
20/10/2023139SK11 - Alrewas/Kings Bromley
20/10/2023139SO89 - Himley/Penn
11/10/2023139SJ95 - Leek/Rudyard/Tittesworth
Further info: Chesias legatella
 
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