Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Chalk Carpet
Scotopteryx bipunctaria

(Prout, 1937) 1731 / 70.043

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 6 (16%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
05/08/2021129TL35 - Comberton/Wimpole Hall
29/07/2020129TL35 - Comberton/Wimpole Hall
18/08/2019129TL35 - Comberton/Wimpole Hall
03/08/2019429TL35 - Comberton/Wimpole Hall
28/08/2018129TL24 - Steeple Morden
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Bird's-foot-trefoil
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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