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Mottled Umber
Erannis defoliaria (Clerck, 1759)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1935 / 70.256
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Halesowen, November 24th 2004.

Similar West Midlands Species
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Forewing: 18-25mm
Flight: October - January
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

An often very common resident across the region.

Most abundant in woodland, but also found in scrub, mature gardens, parks etc.

Overwinters as an egg. The female is wingless but the males come readily to light.

Recorded in 111 (79%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
31/12/2023140SJ70 - Telford/Shifnal
31/12/2023139SJ91 - Cannock Chase/Penkridge
31/12/2023+39SO89 - Himley/Penn
31/12/2023339SO89 - Himley/Penn
30/12/2023140SJ70 - Telford/Shifnal
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