Geometridae : Ennominae
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Immature stages

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Scalloped Oak
Crocallis elinguaria
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Scalloped Hazel
Odontopera bidentata
(Clerck, 1759) 1920 / 70.240

Morley's Final Catalogue: Both quite frequent from Bentley Woods to Gorleston, occuring occasionally at Monks Soham light in summer.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Single-brooded. Larvae have been found at night on Ivy in the autumn during searches for moths on the flowers.

Identification: Scalloped Oak normally flies later in the year and is more yellowish in colour.

Habitat: Woodlands, scrub areas, hedgerows, gardens.

Recorded in 50 (86%) 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
22/06/2024125TM59 - Lowestoft
17/06/2024125TG50 - Gorleston
20/05/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
15/06/2023125TM48 - Beccles/Brampton
12/06/2023125TM59 - Lowestoft
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Forewing: 20-24mm
Flight: One generation May - June
Foodplant:   Woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Odontopera bidentata
 
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