Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Immature stages

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Blair's Mocha
Cyclophora puppillaria
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Cyclophora punctaria
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Clay Triple-lines
Cyclophora linearia

(Hübner, 1799) 1681 / 70.037

Morley's Final Catalogue: Broad spread, but usually taken singly. Copdock, Bentley Woods, Bramford, Hacheston, at light in Monks Soham, July 1931, in Bungay in 1903. Brandon (Whe). Dalham (Skepper).

Recent Suffolk Status: Local.

Life history: Double brooded. Second brood individuals are quite variable in colour and markings compared to the spring brood.

Identification: Maidens blush is nomally freckled with darker scales. Blair's mocha has a less hooked forewing tip and no cross lines.

Habitat: Woodlands and forestry areas containing Beech.

Recorded in 35 (60%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1903.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
01/09/2024226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
28/08/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
27/08/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
23/08/2024426TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: Mainly one generation May-July. (Aug-Oct)
Foodplant:   Beech
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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