Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Spinach
Eulithis mellinata
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Barred Straw
Gandaritis pyraliata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1758 / 70.093
=Eulithis pyraliata

Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed from Ipswich, where it is frequent, to Gorleston (Mr); Southwold (Crtw); Oulton Broad; at Monks Soham light.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: See Spinach which has a similar resting posture.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 54 (93%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/07/2024225TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
17/07/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
16/07/2024125TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
13/07/2024125TM57 - Southwold
10/07/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Cleavers and Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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