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Charissa obscurata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1964 / 70.287
Photo © Stuart Thomas,  Bronwylfa, Pant, 1 August 2021

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Bird's-foot Trefoil, Creeping Cinquefoil, Wild Strawberry, Salad Burnet
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

A local and uncommon resident.

Found on limestone grassland, moorland, heathland and old quarries.

Overwinters as a small larva, adults can be flushed from vegetation and later are attracted to light.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 30 (21%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2022136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
07/09/2021140SJ51 - Shrewsbury/Haughmond Hill
10/08/2021136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
05/08/2021136SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
04/08/2021+36SO51 - Doward & Goodrich
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