Geometridae : Sterrhinae
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Tawny Wave
Scopula rubiginata
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Purple-bordered Gold
Idaea muricata

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1698 / 70.002

Morley's Final Catalogue: Very local in the north alone. Known before 1890 from only Tuddenham Fen (Skepper, Wrt: Suff. Inst. iv, 1870, 220), where Sparke found it locally common on the edge of the Poors' Fen in 1900. Several discovered in July 1898 at Oulton Broad (Mly, Bedwell); and in July 1932 at Bradwell marsh (Doughty: Trans. ii, P. xxxix).

Recent Suffolk Status: Stil very local in the north-west of the county on the edge of the Brecks. The Broadland colonies in the north-east appear to have become extinct with no recent records.

Life history: Single brooded in the summer.

Identification: The mainly purple form could be confused with Tawny wave but it is a much brighter colour and there is normally still a yellow mark in the centre of the wing.

Habitat: Damp meadows and fen areas on the edge of the Brecks.

Recorded in 6 (10%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1898.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/2021126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
22/07/2013226TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
17/07/2006126TL77 - Mildenhall
12/07/2003226TL77 - Mildenhall
07/07/2001126TL88 - Thetford
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Forewing: 8-10mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Marsh Cinquefoil
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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