Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Seraphim
Lobophora halterata
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Early Tooth-striped
Trichopteryx carpinata

(Borkhausen, 1794) 1881 / 70.202

Morley's Final Catalogue: Known from only Mildenhall and Ipswich in 1890. Found on Rushmere heath in 1896 (Baylis), at light in Ipswich (Pyett), and often in some numbers on trunks in Bentley Woods (Elliott, Hkg, Platten, Mly).

Recent Suffolk Status: Local, mainly in the Sandlings and Brecks, scattered records elsewhere.

Life history: Single-brooded.

Identification: Seraphim is smaller and normally has dark bands across the wings.

Habitat: Woodland, scrub, rides in forestry areas.

Recorded in 28 (48%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/04/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
08/04/2024126TL87 - Barnham/West Stow
06/04/2024225TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
03/04/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
30/03/2024126TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
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Forewing: 13-18mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   Sallows, birches, Alder and Honeysuckle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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