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Least Carpet
Idaea rusticata

Lempke, 1967 1699 / 70.004
=Idaea vulpinaria

Morley's Final Catalogue: Suffolk is the northern extremity of this species' British range; and here it becomes so attenuated that but two specimens are on record, one secured at Felixstow by the late Mr. Henry Miller and the other at Stowmarket about 1858 by Revd. H. Harpur Crewe.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant.

Life history: Single brooded. Late records in the autumn in recent times, possibly a small second brood.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens and woodland.

Recorded in 51 (88%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1858.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
04/09/2024125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
28/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
28/08/2024125TM57 - Southwold
22/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:   Ivy, Traveller's-joy
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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