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Small Scallop
Idaea emarginata
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1712 / 70.015

Morley's Final Catalogue: Very local, but common in woods, where it abounds, e.g. at Bentley, Hemley and Fritton.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local.

Life history: Single brooded.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland rides, fens, grasslands.

Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/2024125TM16 - Thorndon/Debenham
12/08/2024125TM37 - Halesworth
12/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
07/08/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
06/08/2024225TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Bedstraws and Field Bindweed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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